Football (NFL) · Coaching Changes · published 2026-09-07T00:00:00+00:00 · via Sports Illustrated

Seahawks Offense to Feature More Motion and Tight Ends Under New Coordinator

The Seattle Seahawks will enter the 2026 season with a new offensive coordinator, Brian Fleury, who brings elements from the 49ers' scheme. Key changes include increased use of shifts and motions, as well as multiple tight end sets to create mismatches. These adjustments aim to make the offense more explosive than last season.

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- New OC: Brian Fleury, replacing Klint Kubiak (who became HC of Raiders).

- Fleury brings elements from 49ers' scheme.

- Key changes: increased shifts/motions (RB, TE, WR), multiple TE sets.

- Players: Sam Darnold (QB) has experience with motion shifts from USC and 2023 with 49ers.

- TEs: A.J. Barner, Elijah Arroyo, Eric Saubert, Nick Kallerup. Arroyo is dynamic route-runner, Barner/Saubert are mid-range targets and blockers. Kallerup needs to be run-blocker due to Robbie Ouzts season-ending injury.

- Rashid Shaheed (WR) acquired at trade deadline last season, wasn't fully comfortable. Worked with Darnold all offseason, including workouts away from facility. Expected to be a deep threat, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba drawing attention.

- Seahawks are Super Bowl champions (won in 2025 season, playing 2026 sea

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