The Seahawks still haven’t made any of their reported defensive coaching changes official. However, the pieces appear to be falling into place. Former Broncos defensive coordinator Ed Donatell has been poached by the Vikings, but on the bright side Seattle is getting the guy who appears to be their favorite.
According to a report by Ian Rapoport at NFL Network, the team is hiring former Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai as associate head coach.
The #Seahawks are hiring former #Bears DC Sean Desai as their associate head coach — defense, source said. At 38 years old, Desai is one of the youngest associate head coaches in the NFL. Pete Carroll made a hard sell as he retooled his defensive staff and Desai lands in Seattle.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 11, 2022
Desai served as Chicago’s DC for one year after being promoted from safeties coach (2019-2020). He spent the previous six seasons as a defensive quality control coach.
