Ed Donatell on Seahawks’ ‘shortlist of candidates’ for DC job

After allowing the fifth-most yards to opposing offenses in 2021, the Seattle Seahawks are expected to fire defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr., and the Denver Broncos’ current defensive coordinator might be a candidate to replace him.

Ed Donatell is “on the shortlist of candidates” to replace Norton in Seattle, according to a report from Bob Condotta and Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. Donatell’s defense allowed the third-fewest points in the NFL in 2021.

Donatell is still under contract with the Broncos, but after firing head coach Vic Fangio, Denver will allow the next coach to pick his staff. In the meantime, assistant coaches like Donatell have permission to consider other opportunities.

Donatell was a defensive backs coach with the New York Jets (1990-1994) while Pete Carroll served as New York’s defensive coordinator (1990-’93) and head coach (’94). Carroll has served as Seattle’s head coach since 2010 and Donatell has been the Broncos’ defensive coordinator since 2019.

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