Seahawks Hire Ravens Offensive Assistant to Bolster Coaching Staff

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The Seattle Seahawks have hired Daniel Stern, the Baltimore Ravens' director of football strategy and assistant quarterbacks coach, to join their coaching staff. This move comes after Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, who previously served as the Ravens' defensive coordinator, led Seattle to a Super Bowl victory in just his second season. Stern's expertise in game preparation and quarterback development is expected to aid the continued growth of Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.

Why it matters

The Seahawks are looking to build on their Super Bowl win and maintain their offensive momentum, despite the potential departure of free agent running back Kenneth Walker III. Bringing in a trusted Ravens assistant like Stern signals Macdonald's desire to keep the Seahawks' offense sharp as they aim to establish a new NFL dynasty in Seattle.

The details

Stern spent a decade with the Ravens, playing a key role in the development of quarterback Lamar Jackson and assisting with game planning and clock management. He will now join Macdonald's staff in Seattle, where he is expected to take on a pass game strategist role to help quarterback Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' offense continue to thrive.

• Stern is leaving the Ravens to join the Seahawks' coaching staff.
• Macdonald led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory in his second season as head coach.

What’s next

The Seahawks will look to build on their Super Bowl victory and establish a new dynasty in Seattle, with Stern's expertise expected to play a key role in the continued development of quarterback Sam Darnold.