Seattle Seahawks Finalize Coaching Staff for 2026 NFL Season

Seahawks retain key coordinators and add fresh faces to their coaching lineup ahead of title defense.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:18pm

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The Seattle Seahawks have finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 NFL season, retaining key coordinators like Aden Durde on defense and promoting Brian Fleury to offensive coordinator after the departure of Klint Kubiak. The team also added new faces like running backs coach Thomas Hammock and inside linebackers coach Zach Orr as they look to defend their Super Bowl championship.

Why it matters

Maintaining coaching continuity is crucial for the Seahawks as they aim to build on their Super Bowl-winning season. Keeping coordinators like Durde and promoting from within on offense provides stability, while the new hires bring fresh perspectives that could help the team evolve and improve.

The details

The Seahawks lost offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who became the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. However, they replaced him with Brian Fleury, who comes from the Shanahan system. The team also managed to retain defensive coordinator Aden Durde, who was drawing interest from other teams. Additionally, the Seahawks kept offensive line coach John Benton and run game coordinator Justin Outten, ensuring continuity on the offensive side of the ball. The team also hired Thomas Hammock as their new running backs coach and reunited head coach Mike Macdonald with former Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr, who is now their inside linebackers coach.

  • The Seahawks finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 NFL season on March 13, 2026.

The players

Aden Durde

The Seahawks' defensive coordinator, who the team was able to retain despite interest from other teams.

Brian Fleury

The Seahawks' new offensive coordinator, promoted from within the organization after the departure of Klint Kubiak.

Thomas Hammock

The Seahawks' new running backs coach, hired from his previous role as head coach at Northern Illinois.

Zach Orr

The Seahawks' new inside linebackers coach, reunited with head coach Mike Macdonald after previously serving as the defensive coordinator for the Ravens.

Mike Macdonald

The head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who led the team to a Super Bowl championship in the previous season.

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What’s next

The Seahawks will begin their title defense campaign in the 2026 NFL season, with their coaching staff now finalized and in place.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' ability to retain key coordinators and add new talent to their coaching staff demonstrates their commitment to sustained success and their desire to build on the momentum of their Super Bowl championship.