Mike Macdonald — Seattle Seahawks Head Coach

Head coach of the Super Bowl 60 champion Seattle Seahawks.

Quick Facts

Role: Head Coach
Team: Seattle Seahawks (SEA)
Name: Mike Macdonald
Record: 17-3 (including playoffs) in 2025
Achievement: Won Super Bowl 60 in his second year as HC

Background

Macdonald led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl championship in 2025 by establishing a sustainable winning culture. He emphasizes "running it forward"—maintaining a standard of excellence, chasing competitive edges, and fostering a spirit of evolution rather than complacency. The team scored third in points while allowing the fewest points per game in 2025, with three losses by a combined nine points. Macdonald's philosophy mirrors championship dynasties like the Patriots and Chiefs, focused on upholding daily standards and avoiding complacency. (per Mike Macdonald Says Seahawks 'Want to Run it Forward' in 2026 After Winning NFL Super Bowl 60)

Scheme and Tendencies

Emphasizes a standard of excellence, competitive edge-chasing, and relentless improvement. Defensive-minded HC with a culture of "running it forward." Lost some key contributors in free agency (Kenneth Walker III, Coby Bryant) but retained most Pro Bowl talent, including all six Pro Bowlers except Ernest Jones. Macdonald balances honoring past success with freedom to evolve and make each phase unique.

Recent News

2026-05-24 — Giants 2026 Road Schedule Ranked: Which Away Games Are Worth the Road Trip? (Giants 2026 Road Schedule Ranked: Which Away Games Are Worth the Road Trip?)
2026-02-25 — What we know about the Seahawks’ 2026 coaching staff (What we know about the Seahawks’ 2026 coaching staff)
2026-02-20 — 3 Things People Need to Know About Seahawks' Brian Fleury (3 Things People Need to Know About Seahawks' Brian Fleury)
2026-02-19 — Inside Mike Macdonald’s decision to trust Brian Fleury as new Seattle Seahawks... (Inside Mike Macdonald’s decision to trust Brian Fleury as new Seattle Seahawks...)

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