Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll just finished up his 14th season with the team.
While it didn’t end with a playoff berth, Carroll had a winning record for the 11th time in his coaching tenure.
He’ll turn 73 in 2024, though, which naturally prompted questions about his future in the NFL.
But Carroll said Monday he planned to return for this season, and that he’s “not tired” despite his age (via Ari Meirov).
Despite speculation that he might retire, #Seahawks HC Pete Carroll said on @SeattleSports that he plans to return for his age-73 season in 2024.
“I’m not worn out. I’m not tired.” pic.twitter.com/zdawGnvg8M
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 8, 2024
Carroll is the oldest coach in the NFL right now, but he is also one of the longest-tenured coaches in the NFL behind Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and one of the most successful coaches in terms of playoff appearances with a lone Super Bowl win.
But a year after the Seahawks shocked the NFL world by making the playoffs, Seattle failed to secure a second consecutive postseason bid despite a similar roster.
Geno Smith missed some time with injuries but otherwise underperformed, while the wide receiver trio of D.K. Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba looked exciting on offense.
Seattle plays in the ultra-competitive NFC West, though, with the No. 1-seeded San Francisco 49ers and the resurgent Los Angeles Rams.
Even the youthful Arizona Cardinals proved they could play spoiler despite a less talented roster.
Nevertheless, Carroll should return next season and continue to elevate the Seahawks so long as he is on the sidelines.
But with each passing year, questions about his viability and desire to continue coaching will pop up as he gets older.
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