Mike Macdonald
Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks (SEA).
Quick Facts
- Role: Head Coach
- Team: Seattle Seahawks (SEA)
- NFL experience: Not listed
- Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees
Background
Mike Macdonald was named the ninth head coach in Seattle Seahawks history on January 31, 2024. The Seahawks won Super Bowl LX in the 2025 season, with Macdonald in his first year as head coach.
2026 Outlook
Macdonald is leading the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks into the 2026 season. Early in training camp, he made a high-profile decision to sign first-round cornerback Terrion Arnold despite Arnold's facing eight felonies stemming from a February 2026 incident. Macdonald emphasized that the team did extensive due diligence and heard "overwhelmingly positive" feedback from people who know Arnold well. He noted the team's confidence in their locker room and their ability to manage serious off-field situations thoughtfully. Macdonald has previously worked at Baltimore under John Harbaugh and has a track record of managing talent through complex situations (per Seahawks sign CB Terrion Arnold as he faces 8 felonies, possible life sentence, HC Mike Macdonald: 'Overwhelmingly positive' reviews helped with Terrion Arnold decision).