In a surprising turn, Pete Carroll, at age 72, is no longer the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, per recent sources.

In a shocking development, Pete Carroll’s tenure as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks has come to an abrupt end at the age of 72. Despite stating multiple times this week that he planned to continue in the role for the 2024 season, the team is now navigating through the details of his departure.

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The announcement was made by NFL insider Tom Pelissero, who tweeted, “Bombshell: Pete Carroll is out as #Seahawks coach, per sources.” This unexpected move follows Carroll’s assurance earlier in the week that he intended to return as the Seahawks’ coach for the upcoming season.

Sources reveal that Carroll’s departure is not a complete exit from the organization. While he is no longer the head coach, there are possibilities of him assuming a different role within the team, possibly in an elevated front office position.

The decision comes three days after the Seahawks’ final game of the season, during which Carroll had not held his usual end-of-year press conference. The move follows a challenging season where the Seahawks went 1-5 within their division, showcasing coaching challenges, especially in comparison to rivals like Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan.

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Carroll’s departure sparks questions about the team’s coaching staff, which has been identified as a potential obstacle to the Seahawks’ success. The younger, improved roster needs more than just personnel changes to make a deep playoff run. Carroll’s expertise may be redirected to an off-field role, allowing the team to benefit from his experience without him making in-game decisions.

As the Seahawks face an unexpected coaching transition, the focus shifts to who will step into the leadership role, guiding the team into the 2024 season.