Seahawks' Pete Carroll Expects to Return for 2024 NFL Season After Missing Playoffs

Pete Carroll isn't ready to step off the sidelines just yet, as he told reporters after Sunday's 21-20 win over the Arizona Cardinals that he expects to return as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks for the 2024 season.

The Seahawks finished with a 9-8 record in 2023 and just fell short of the playoffs, placing eighth in the NFC. This was just the fourth time the team has missed the playoffs in 14 seasons under Carroll and general manager John Schneider. Still, the 72-year-old plans on coming back.

Carroll has coached the Seahawks since 2010 and helped build the team into one of the more consistent franchises in the league, compiling a record of 137-89-1. Seattle made 10 playoff appearances and won five division titles.

Carroll led the team to victory in Super Bowl XLVIII for the first title in franchise history. The Seahawks made a second straight Super Bowl appearance the following year but lost to the New England Patriots.

Retaining Carroll is the first step on a long list of decisions that Seattle needs to make this offseason. The Seahawks have a solid blend of youth and experience, but improvements are obviously needed. The team will have the No. 16 pick in the 2024 draft.

The Seahawks will have to land some gems this offseason through the draft and free agency to improve their roster.