Seahawks Assistant Coach Karl Scott to Remain on Staff

Scott interviewed for defensive coordinator roles but will stay in Seattle

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Seahawks assistant coach Karl Scott interviewed this week for the defensive coordinator job with the Arizona Cardinals, but he will remain on the Seahawks' coaching staff. Scott has served as Seattle's defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator for the past four seasons, during which the team ranked first in scoring defense in 2025 and was 10th in passing defense and fifth in interceptions.

Why it matters

Retaining key assistant coaches is crucial for the Seahawks as they look to build on their recent defensive success and make another playoff push. Scott's experience and familiarity with the team's system will be valuable as they aim to remain one of the top defensive units in the NFL.

The details

Despite interviewing for the Cardinals' defensive coordinator position, Scott will stay with the Seahawks, as the Cardinals have decided to retain their current defensive coordinator, Nick Rallis. Scott has interviewed for other coordinator jobs in recent years, including with the Commanders this offseason and the Raiders in 2024, but his only previous coordinating experience came at the college level with Southeastern Louisiana in 2014.

  • Scott interviewed with the Cardinals this week for their defensive coordinator job.

The players

Karl Scott

Seahawks assistant coach who has served as the team's defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator for the past four seasons.

Nick Rallis

The Cardinals' current defensive coordinator, who they have decided to retain.

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What’s next

The Seahawks will continue to build on their strong defensive performance from the 2025 season with Scott remaining as a key part of the coaching staff.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' decision to keep Karl Scott on their coaching staff demonstrates the team's commitment to maintaining continuity and stability within their defensive unit, which has been a key factor in their recent success.