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

The Seahawks are also expected to lose quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko to the Las Vegas Raiders

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 offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who is set to become the Las Vegas Raiders' next head coach.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' offensive coordinator position is a key hire as the team looks to improve its offense and return to the playoffs after missing out in 2025. Fleury has experience as a tight ends coach and run game coordinator, which could help the Seahawks' offense. The Seahawks will also need to address the departure of quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, who is expected to join Kubiak's staff in Las Vegas.

The details

Fleury has been a member of San Francisco's coaching staff since 2019, starting as a defensive quality control coach before becoming the 49ers' tight ends coach in 2021. He added the title of run game coordinator in 2025. Prior to the NFL, Fleury coached at the college level, including stints at Maryland, Sacred Heart, and Towson. He was also a walk-on quarterback at Maryland and played four years at Towson.

  • Fleury has been on the 49ers' coaching staff since 2019.
  • Fleury added the title of run game coordinator in 2025.

The players

Brian Fleury

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

Klint Kubiak

Former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator who is set to become the Las Vegas Raiders' next head coach.

Andrew Janocko

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

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What’s next

The Seahawks will need to finalize a deal with Fleury and also address the departure of quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, who is expected to join Kubiak's staff in Las Vegas.

The takeaway

The Seahawks are making a key hire on offense by bringing in Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator, as they look to improve their offense and return to the playoffs. However, the team will also need to find a replacement for quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, who is expected to leave for the Raiders.