The Seahawks on Tuesday announced they fired defensive coordinator Kris Richard and linebackers Michael Barrow while confirming the hirings of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, offensive line coach Mike Solari and defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr.
The hiring had been reported earlier but this is the first word from the team.
The firing of Richard clears up his status as sources had said the team was encouraging him to try to find a job elsewhere. Instead, he is being fired and the team is moving on with Norton as DC.
Barrow had replaced Norton as linebackers coach in 2015 when Norton left to become the DC of the Raiders and his firing may have been necessary to avoid awkwardness between the two.