SEATTLE — The confetti from the Super Bowl parade has barely settled on Fourth Avenue, but the Seattle Seahawks are already moving to secure their dynasty. With offensive mastermind Klint Kubiak departing to lead the Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle isn’t looking far for his replacement. In a move that adds fuel to the NFC West fire, the reigning champions are targeting a key piece of the San Francisco 49ers’ coaching staff: Brian Fleury.
The Shanahan Blueprint: Seattle’s Next Target
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Seahawks will interview Fleury for their offensive coordinator vacancy immediately. This isn’t just a standard hire; it’s a strategic strike against a bitter division rival. Fleury currently serves as the 49ers’ tight ends coach and run game coordinator, a role that has seen him orchestrate one of the league’s most lethal attacks alongside Kyle Shanahan.
Head Coach Mike Macdonald, a defensive specialist, understands the value of an OC who can control the entire board. Losing Kubiak—who resurrected Sam Darnold’s career and delivered Seattle the Lombardi Trophy—leaves a massive void. But Fleury fits a specific, highly coveted profile: he knows the Shanahan system inside out, but he also speaks the language of the defense.
Who is Brian Fleury? The “Double Agent” Resume
Fleury is not your typical offensive guru. His resume reads like a defensive coordinator’s wishlist, which might be exactly why Macdonald wants him. He broke into the NFL in 2013 with the Buffalo Bills but spent significant time on the defensive side of the ball, including a stint as the Browns’ assistant linebackers coach.
When he arrived in San Francisco in 2019, he started as a defensive quality control coach before Shanahan flipped him to offense in 2020. Since taking over the tight ends room in 2022 and adding run game coordinator duties in 2025, Fleury has been instrumental in George Kittle’s continued dominance. This unique background means Fleury designs plays knowing exactly how a linebacker will react to them—a lethal trait for a playcaller.
“We don’t rebuild here anymore. We reload. If he knows the Niners’ playbook and can call plays that beat the coverages he used to teach, bring him in. We’ve got a title to defend.”
— Anonymous Seahawks Veteran
The Raiders Factor & What’s Next
While Seattle hunts for Fleury, the Klint Kubiak era is beginning in Las Vegas. The Raiders are betting that Kubiak can fix a dysfunctional organization just as he fixed Seattle’s offense. For the 49ers, losing Fleury would be another blow to a staff already raided by the Titans (who took DC Robert Saleh). If Fleury leaves, it forces Shanahan to dig deep into his coaching tree yet again.
Next Steps: The interview process is moving fast. Expect Seattle to make a decision within the week to keep their offseason program on track. If Fleury lands the job, the Week 1 matchup between Seattle and San Francisco just got personal.
