The Seattle Seahawks will name former New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak to the same role, NFL Network reported Sunday.Kubiak, who turns 38 next month, was the Saints' offensive

Seattle looked to an NFC foe to find its next offensive coordinator. The Seahawks are hiring Saints assistant Klint Kubiak as their next OC, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo.

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Kubiak could bring a philosophical shift and staff changes as the Seahawks' offense tries to highlight it's top players more.

In Seattle, Kubiak will join a team that has a talented offense with quarterback Geno Smith and an electric supporting cast that includes receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba, D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. But coach Mike Macdonald was reportedly seeking a playcaller who could boost Seattle’s rushing attack, which finished just 28th in yards per game.

The Seattle Seahawks are bringing in a notable name as their new offensive coordinator. The Seahawks are hiring Klint Kubiak as their new offensive coordinator, the team confirmed Sunday. Kubiak spent last season in the same role with the New Orleans Saints.

Head man Mike Macdonald said he was going to give the new play caller the latitude to bring his own offensive assistants.

Seattle has plenty of obvious appeal for Kubiak. Working under a defensive-minded head coach like Macdonald will give Kubiak a freer rein over the offense. He’s accustomed to such an arrangement, as his first two OC jobs were under defensive coaches ( Mike Zimmer in Minnesota, Dennis Allen in New Orleans).

Barrett quickly transitioned into coaching following the end of a college football career that spanned from 2013-17. He had a short NFL career spending time with the New Orleans Saints (twice), Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers from 2018-19. Then spent a season in the CFL with the Edmonton Elks in 2022.

Kubiak spent 2024 as the New Orleans Saints’ offensive coordinator. After the Saints fired coach Dennis Allen in early November, Kubiak stayed on under interim coach Darren Rizzi, but was free to leave for another job as the Saints have yet to hire a head coach.

The Seattle Seahawks hired former New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as the team's new offensive coordinator on Sunday, the