The Seattle Seahawks have had a vacancy at defensive coordinator for less than a week but it has already felt like an eternity. So far, four big names have been linked to the open position;
- Ed Donatell: 2015-2018 Chicago Bears DB Coach, 2019-present Denver Broncos Defensive Coordinator. Currently the reported frontrunner, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.
- Sean Desai: Quality control coach from 2013-2018 for the Chicago Bears, safeties coach 2019-2020, Defensive Coordinator 2021.
- Joe Whitt, Jr.: CB coach for the Green Bay Packers from 2009-2017, then Passing Game Coordinator in 2018.