Quarterback Sam Darnold entered OTA practice confirming his sixth offensive coordinator in as many seasons, but said the shift has been smooth. New playcaller Brian Fleury inherits a playbook modeled on Kyle Shanahan's system, meaning the Seahawks will retain most of the schemes that carried them to a Super Bowl win. Darnold praised the minimal learning curve and the familiar verbiage.

Fleury, a former 49ers assistant who spent seven years under Shanahan, will run a version of that offense with a few added wrinkles. Darnold noted the continuity helps the entire unit, citing his own journey through multiple coordinators in New York, Carolina, San Francisco and Minnesota before landing in Seattle. Head coach Mike Macdonald chose Fleury for his ability to keep the offensive language steady while raising standards.

The veteran quarterback highlighted Fleury's stoic demeanor and high expectations, saying the coordinator’s command over both run and pass concepts has already boosted practice intensity. Darnold added that life off the field, including his recent marriage, remains unchanged. The Seahawks now head into the season with a familiar offensive identity and a coach determined to uphold the Super Bowl‑winning formula.