New Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has apparently been granted autonomy by head coach Mike Macdonald to help fill out his offensive coaching staff. On Monday, the Seahawks hired Andrew Janocko to be their QB coach, replacing Charles London. That wasn’t the only move made.
The Seahawks are also hiring John Benton to be their offensive line coach. Scott Huff was in that role last season. Huff was handpicked by previous OC Ryan Grubb, who has since joined the Alabama coaching staff. It’s no surprise that the Seahawks decided to part ways with one of Grubb’s assistants.
The #Seahawks are hiring John Benton as their offensive line coach, per source.
New offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak also had Benton as his OL coach in New Orleans. Now, back together in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/BQwItp1yPt
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 3, 2025
Benton possesses nearly 30 years of coaching experience. Unsurprisingly, he was on staff with Kubiak in New Orleans last season. Benton’s resume is impressive and extends well beyond that.
Benton was previously Kyle Shanahan’s offensive line coach with the San Francisco 49ers. He then chose to follow Robert Saleh to the New York Jets. That wasn’t the best career move, but he resurfaced alongside Kubiak and the Saints this past season.
The Seahawks certainly need to improve their offensive line this offseason. Upgrades are arguably required at all three interior positions. Benton will be tasked with improving Seattle’s biggest weakness from the 2024 campaign.
