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Michigan parts ways with GM Sean Magee
Magee departs after two seasons overseeing recruiting and player personnel
Feb. 18, 2026 at 5:15pm
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Michigan and new head coach Kyle Whittingham are parting ways with general manager Sean Magee, sources tell On3. Magee was brought on in March 2024 as the general manager after working as the chief of staff for the Chicago Bears during the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
Why it matters
Magee's departure comes as a surprise, as he was seen as a key part of the program's recruiting and player personnel efforts under the new coaching staff. His exit raises questions about the direction of the Michigan football program as it looks to rebuild under Whittingham.
The details
As the senior associate athletic director and general manager, Magee oversaw all aspects of the recruiting and player personnel departments as well as coordinating the program's NIL initiatives. His departure comes just two seasons into his tenure with the Wolverines.
- Magee was hired as Michigan's general manager in March 2024.
- Magee worked as the chief of staff for the Chicago Bears during the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
The players
Sean Magee
The former general manager of the Michigan football program who is parting ways with the university after two seasons.
Kyle Whittingham
The new head coach of the Michigan football program who is overseeing the program's transition.
What’s next
This is a developing story and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days about the reasons behind Magee's departure and the impact it will have on the Michigan football program.
The takeaway
Magee's exit raises questions about the stability of the Michigan football program as it looks to rebuild under a new coaching staff. The program will need to quickly find a replacement who can continue the recruiting and player personnel efforts that were a key part of Magee's role.
