The Seattle Seahawks have officially named San Francisco 49ers run game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Klint Kubiak, who departed to become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. The move, reported by multiple outlets including ESPN and NFL.com, brings a familiar scheme to Seattle as they look to maintain their offensive momentum.
Fleury’s hiring concludes a search that included internal candidates, but ultimately led the Seahawks to a division rival for their next play-caller. He has been with the 49ers since 2019, initially serving as a defensive quality control coach before transitioning to the offensive side of the ball in 2020. He steadily rose through the ranks, becoming tight ends coach in 2022 and adding the responsibility of run game coordinator in 2025.
The appointment is particularly noteworthy given the shared offensive philosophies between the 49ers and the Seahawks under Kubiak. Both schemes heavily feature under-center formations and play-action passing, suggesting a relatively seamless transition for Seattle’s players. Fleury’s experience working with elite offensive weapons like Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle in San Francisco could prove valuable as he develops the Seahawks’ existing talent, including tight end Elijah Arroyo and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Seattle finished the 2025 season ranked third in the NFL in scoring offense and eighth in total offense under Kubiak, a strong performance that sets a high bar for Fleury. The Seahawks averaged 2.72 points per drive in the playoffs, demonstrating their offensive capabilities when peaking at the right time. Maintaining, or even building upon, that level of production will be a key objective for Fleury in his new role.
The coaching carousel continues to spin, and the Seahawks’ offensive staff is experiencing significant change. Concurrent with the announcement of Fleury’s hiring, reports surfaced that the Raiders have tapped Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko as their offensive coordinator. Janocko previously worked alongside Kubiak in Seattle and with the New Orleans Saints, creating a clear pipeline between the two organizations.
While Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald expressed a preference for continuity at the offensive coordinator position, the opportunity to bring in a coach with Fleury’s experience and familiarity with a successful offensive system ultimately proved too appealing. Macdonald is now on his third offensive coordinator in as many years, having hired Ryan Grubb in 2024 before moving to Kubiak, and now Fleury. The stability of the offensive staff will be a key storyline to watch as the Seahawks prepare for the 2026 season.
The Seahawks’ offense will look to build on its success from the previous season, led by quarterback Sam Darnold and a promising group of receivers and tight ends. Fleury’s ability to effectively utilize these players and implement a cohesive offensive strategy will be crucial to the team’s overall success. His experience in San Francisco, working within a similar offensive framework, provides a solid foundation for his transition to Seattle.
The hiring of Fleury represents a calculated risk for the Seahawks, but one that could pay dividends if he can seamlessly integrate into the organization and maintain the offensive momentum established under Kubiak. The team’s ability to adapt to a new offensive coordinator and continue to perform at a high level will be a key factor in their pursuit of another championship run.
The Seahawks’ decision to look outside the organization for an offensive coordinator signals a willingness to explore different perspectives and approaches. While internal candidates were considered, Fleury’s proven track record and familiarity with a successful offensive system ultimately made him the most attractive option. The team will now focus on supporting Fleury as he transitions into his new role and prepares to lead the Seahawks’ offense in the upcoming season.
