Brian Fleury is getting his first shot as an NFL offensive coordinator after being named the Seattle Seahawks' OC this week. He will coach his first game in the role on Wednesday as Seattle opens the next phase of its title defense.
The hire came after Klint Kubiak left Seattle to become head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, creating an opening at a key spot on the staff. Rather than looking for a dramatic reset, the Seahawks appear to be leaning into continuity. Fleury's background in the Kyle Shanahan offense should help limit major scheme changes while still giving Seattle a new voice in the room.
Why the Seahawks turned to Brian Fleury
Mike Macdonald made clear Fleury earned the job in the interview process. Macdonald said Fleury “did a phenomenal job” and praised the way his offensive vision lined up with what the Seahawks want to be. He pointed to Fleury's principles, philosophy and coaching approach as strong matches for the team's culture.
That fit matters because Seattle is not just hiring a name. It is replacing an offensive coordinator while trying to keep the system stable. Fleury's recent work with the 49ers, where he served as run game coordinator in the 2025 season, makes him a familiar type of choice for a staff that wants continuity without standing still.
From undersized quarterback to NFL coordinator
Fleury's path to this point has been anything but conventional. He quarterbacked Seneca Valley in German, Maryland, to an undefeated season and a state title in 1997, then transferred to Towson State in 1999. He later worked as an offensive intern with Maryland in 2003, joined the Buffalo Bills as a defensive quality control coach in 2013, and began working with the 49ers in assistant coaching roles in 2019.
His football background also shaped the way he sees the game. Fleury has said he always wanted to be part of the National Football League, and he has described himself as “not very fast or agile.” He also noted that he played a different brand of football than Jalen Milroe likes to play, which is one reason he knows how much scheme fit and player development matter at this level.
That perspective comes from experience, but also from family. Fleury said he comes from a coaching family, and one of the biggest turning points in his career came after an injury in college. He had a chance to compete for the job, lost that opportunity, and was then asked to coach the player who beat him out. In his words, that experience nudged him over the edge toward coaching.
What it means for Seattle
For the Seahawks, the biggest question is whether the offense changes much under Fleury. Based on his background, the answer appears to be no, at least not in a major way. The structure should look familiar, even if the details and weekly approach shift under a new coordinator.
That matters for a team beginning to defend a Super Bowl title and preparing for a rematch against the New England Patriots. Seattle does not need a complete overhaul right now. It needs an offense that keeps functioning at a high level while the staff adjusts to life without Kubiak.
There is also a broader coaching story here. Fleury's rise shows how much trust he built inside the building, and why Macdonald was comfortable elevating him into a bigger role. For a team trying to stay on track after a major staff change, that kind of internal belief can be just as important as outside buzz.
If you want another angle on how the Seahawks are approaching this transition, Steve Smith's take on the Brian Fleury hire and Drew Lock's situation adds more context to Seattle's new offensive mindset.
