After 14 years and a Super Bowl victory, Pete Carroll is stepping down as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. The decision is described as amicable, with Carroll transitioning to an advisory role within the organization. His coaching legacy with the Seahawks includes a record of 137-89-1, 10 postseason appearances, and a 10-9 overall playoff record.
Seahawks owner Jody Allen emphasized that the move was made in the best interest of the franchise, and Carroll’s role as an advisor reflects the ongoing impact of his leadership.
At 72, Carroll is the winningest coach in Seahawks history and leaves behind a lasting legacy, having brought the city its first Super Bowl title. Despite recent retirement rumors, Carroll expressed his determination to continue contributing, acknowledging the need for improvement and a better coaching performance.
The Seattle Seahawks concluded their season with a 21-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, finishing with a 9-8 record. Despite their efforts, the Seahawks fell short of a playoff berth, losing the tiebreaker to the Green Bay Packers. Under Pete Carroll’s leadership, the team has experienced playoff absences only four times during his tenure, including two of the past three seasons.
Notably, the Seahawks clinched victory in Super Bowl XLVIII with a decisive 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos in the 2013 season. Following that success, they secured an NFC conference title but narrowly lost Super Bowl XLIX 28-24 to the New England Patriots.
