Thomas Hammock will be taking his talents to the Emerald City

Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock has been hired to coach running backs for the Seahawks

Update >> Northern Illinois has now announced Hammock's resignation and the appointment of Rob Harley as interim head coach. A statement provided by Hammock reads:&q

Thomas Hammock is leaving his post as the head coach at Northern Illinois to join the Seahawks.

The head coach of one of the biggest upsets in Notre Dame history has ended his tenure at his alma mater and is going to the NFL.

There’s nothing like the latest Super Bowl-winning coach recruiting you to his franchise. After seven seasons leading his alma mater, a Northern Illinois coach has accepted a dual role as the team’s running backs coach and senior offensive assistant,

“Kingsbury spent the past two seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders before the two sides ‘mutually agreed to part ways.’ In 2024, Washington shocked the NFL world by going 12-5 thanks to a historic rookie season from Jayden Daniels. Kingsbury’s unit ranked No. 7 in total offense, and No. 5 in scoring offense.”

Days after winning Super Bowl LX with a 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots on February 8, the Seattle Seahawks lost offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak to the Las Vegas Raiders.