Jay Harbaugh Joins Seahawks as Special Teams Coordinator
In a surprising move, Jay Harbaugh will not follow his father to the Chargers, instead reuniting with Mike Macdonald in Seattle.
- Jay Harbaugh, previously with Michigan, is set to become the Seahawks' special teams coordinator.
- This marks a departure from working under his father, Jim Harbaugh, opting instead to join forces with former colleague Mike Macdonald.
- Harbaugh brings a rich coaching background, including a tenure as Michigan's special teams coordinator and a stint with the Baltimore Ravens.
- His hiring fills one of the three coordinator positions left vacant in Seattle, following the departure of previous special teams coordinator Larry Izzo.
- Harbaugh's accolades include being named the special teams coordinator of the year in 2021 and coaching award-winning kicker Jake Moody.