Seahawks Expected to Hire 49ers Tight End Coach as Offensive Coordinator

Brian Fleury set to replace Klint Kubiak, who is leaving for Raiders head coaching job

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach and run game coordinator Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator, according to a person with knowledge of the hiring process. Fleury has been on the 49ers' coaching staff since 2019 and will replace former Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak, who is leaving to become the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' offensive coordinator position is a key role, as the team looks to bounce back after a disappointing season. Fleury brings extensive NFL coaching experience and a strong background in the 49ers' successful offensive system, which could help the Seahawks improve their offensive production.

The details

Fleury has been the 49ers' tight ends coach since 2019 and added the title of run game coordinator in 2025. He began his coaching career as a defensive quality control coach and has been in the NFL since 2013, with previous stops at Buffalo, Maryland, Sacred Heart and Towson. As the new Seahawks OC, Fleury will be tasked with revamping an offense that struggled at times last season.

  • Fleury is expected to be hired as the Seahawks' new offensive coordinator in the coming days.
  • Klint Kubiak, the former Seahawks OC, is leaving the team to become the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.

The players

Brian Fleury

Tight ends coach and run game coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, who is expected to be hired as the new offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.

Klint Kubiak

Former offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, who is leaving the team to become the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Andrew Janocko

Quarterbacks coach for the Seattle Seahawks, who is expected to join Klint Kubiak's staff with the Las Vegas Raiders.

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What they’re saying

“The Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach and run game coordinator Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the hiring process said Sunday.”

— AP Source

What’s next

With Kubiak's position filled, the Seahawks will next turn their attention to addressing Janocko's departure as quarterbacks coach.

The takeaway

The hiring of Brian Fleury as the Seahawks' new offensive coordinator represents a key offseason move as the team looks to improve its offensive production and bounce back from a disappointing season. Fleury's experience in the 49ers' successful offensive system could provide a boost to the Seahawks' offense.