Overview

• Aden Durde, formerly the Dallas Cowboys' defensive line coach, is expected to be hired as the Seattle Seahawks' new defensive coordinator.
• Durde's hiring comes as part of a broader effort by Seahawks' new head coach Mike Macdonald to revitalize the team's defense, which struggled significantly in the 2023 season.
• Durde has a notable track record, having contributed to the Cowboys' defense finishing fifth in the league in yards allowed per game in 2023.
• Before joining the NFL, Durde played professionally in NFL Europe and was involved in the international player pathway program at NFLUK.
• Durde's mentor, former Cowboys DC Dan Quinn, recently left for Washington, highlighting a period of significant coaching changes within the league.