Seahawks announce 3 additions to coaching staff
The Seattle Seahawks have announced the hiring of three assistant coaches. The additions were first reported earlier this week by The Athletic.
Former Seahawks defensive back DeShawn Shead will be taking on the role of defensive assistant/defensive backs coach. This marks Shead’s first coaching job in the NFL.
Another familiar name is Carl Smith, who was previously with Seattle from 2011-2018, when he spent seven seasons as the quarterbacks coach and one as the associate head coach. He returns to the associate head coach position after two years with the Houston Texans.
Smith’s son Tracy has also been added to the staff as assistant special teams coach. He held the position of special teams coordinator with the Texans last year.
Finally, Larry Izzo has been promoted to special teams coordinator after assuming the role midway through last season.
