Seahawks Hire 49ers' Brian Fleury as New Offensive Coordinator

Fleury's experience under Kyle Shanahan's offense expected to provide continuity for Seattle.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly hired San Francisco 49ers run game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Klint Kubiak. Fleury has worked under 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan for the past seven seasons, running a similar offensive system to the one Kubiak brought with him to Seattle.

Why it matters

The Seahawks were looking to maintain continuity in their offensive system after Kubiak's departure, and Fleury's familiarity with Shanahan's offense is expected to provide that. Fleury's hire also reunites him with quarterback Sam Darnold, who spent a year as a backup in San Francisco.

The details

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald had indicated he wanted to keep the team's offensive system largely intact, and Fleury's hire accomplishes that goal. Fleury has been with the 49ers since 2019, serving as the team's tight ends coach for the past four seasons while also taking on the role of run game coordinator this past year.

  • Fleury's hire was first reported on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • Fleury has worked under 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan for the past seven seasons, since 2019.

The players

Brian Fleury

The new offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, previously the run game coordinator and tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers.

Mike Macdonald

The head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who indicated he wanted to maintain continuity in the team's offensive system.

Klint Kubiak

The former offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, who had previously worked under 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Kyle Shanahan

The head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, whose offensive system Fleury is familiar with from his seven seasons working under Shanahan.

Sam Darnold

The quarterback who spent one year as a backup for the 49ers in 2023, overlapping with Fleury's time in San Francisco.

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What’s next

The Seahawks will look to integrate Fleury's offensive system and continue building around quarterback Sam Darnold, who has one year of experience in a similar scheme from his time with the 49ers.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' decision to hire Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator signals a desire to maintain continuity in their offensive system, leveraging Fleury's familiarity with the 49ers' scheme that Klint Kubiak previously brought to Seattle. This move aims to provide stability and a smooth transition for the team's offense.