After posting their first losing record since 2011 and missing the playoffs for just the second time in 10 years, the Seahawks announced Tuesday they had relieved defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. from his duties. Defensive passing game coordinator Andre Curtis was also let go.
Seattle ranked 28th this season in total yards allowed per game (379.1) and 20th in opponents's passer rating (93.6), while forcing just 18 takeaways.
"Defensively, we didn't start fast enough in this season again," Carroll said after the team's season finale, per ESPN's Randy Henderson. "That's two times in a row we didn't start fast enough, and we found ourselves and put up some good numbers that indicate how you're playing.