Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Decision Shocks NFL World As Coaching Carousel Continues

The longtime coach will transition to a new role, according to a stunning announcement from the organization.

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll’s 14-year tenure came to an end on Wednesday in a surprise move that left many NFL fans and pundits shocked in the aftermath.

The Seahawks announced the club had “amicably agreed” to part ways with Carroll, 72, in a decision that will see the longtime coach transition to a role as an advisor.

As a beloved coach fresh off back-to-back winning seasons, Carroll’s departure from Seattle ignited waves of reactions on social media, with many recalling his standout decade-plus run. Under Carroll, the Seahawks posted a 137-89-1 record and earned two Super Bowl appearances, with a victory in Super Bowl XLVIII.

With Carroll now joining the ever-revolving coaching carousel, Wednesday’s stunning news figures to dominate the day as more reactions pour in:

What a run for Pete Carroll in Seattle. He lives by the mantra of “always compete” and it was reflected in his teams.

I don’t believe Seattle’s run of finding gem’s late in the draft was an accident: it was terrific scouting and a culture where it didn’t matter how you got…

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 10, 2024

Pete Carroll wasn't supposed to be good in the NFL, wasn't supposed to build an elite defense in this era, wasn't supposed to win with his offensive philosophy, wasn't supposed to win without Russell Wilson...I could go on. Absolute stud who made many of us look like idiots.

— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) January 10, 2024

Reminder that this man is 72 years old. Still remaining with the Seahawks leads me to think there's no bad blood here. He's just ready to sit his old ass down for a minute. https://t.co/y1qSXPTkFs

— 🦫✨America Is Musty✨🦫 (@DragonflyJonez) January 10, 2024

In this hiring cycle Matt Eberflus managed to keep his job while Pete Carroll and Mike Vrabel did not.

Wow. https://t.co/oRmoOGkFVq

— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) January 10, 2024

Pete Carroll is one of my favorite coaches from my formative years learning the game. Today is kind of sad lmao

— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) January 10, 2024

One of the great moments from this season was Pete Carroll in the locker room after their Monday night win over the Eagles.

He's 72 years old. You'd never know.

End of an era in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/ldDnro1exa https://t.co/W2Ehzskjvy

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 10, 2024

Ole Pete! He a legend in this game https://t.co/OnqM5sCvMb

— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) January 10, 2024

he’s about to become the Pat Riley of the Seattle Seahawks https://t.co/00Z8ctnFv9

— Ashley Nicole Moss (@AshNicoleMoss) January 10, 2024

Nearly 30 years ago, Carroll was fired by the Jets — his first head-coaching job. People said his style wouldn’t work in the NFL. After rebuilding USC into a power, he proved the people wrong by turning Seattle into champions. Helluva coaching career. #Jets https://t.co/WXsL32onTP

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) January 10, 2024