With Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson staying in Detroit, teams that are looking for young offensive minds might try poaching assistants close to him to try to get some of those Ben Johnson vibes for themselves. The Seahawks are at least considering one.
According to a report by Albert Breer at Sports Illustrated, the Seahawks have requested an interview with Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand for their open offensive coordinator position.
The Seahawks have requested to interview Lions pass-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand for their offensive coordinator job, per source. Engstrand is slated to meet with Tampa Bay for their OC spot and interviewed last week for the Patriots job.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) February 1, 2024
Engstrand got his start coaching as part of Jim Harbaugh’s staff at San Diego, eventually moving his way up to assistant head coach. Later, he spent one year with Harbaugh in Michigan then one year in the UFL. He has been with Detroit since the 2021 season.
The Seahawks are also reportedly considering Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb for their OC position. He just spent a couple years in Washington calling plays for Kalen DeBoer and a top-notch Huskies offense.
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