Chris Carson joins Redmond High as running backs coach in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Chris Carson, the former Seahawks running back, has been announced as the running backs coach for Redmond High School's football team. After retiring in 2021 due to a neck injury, Carson will be joining the Mustangs coaching staff. Known for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with Seattle, he played a key role in the team’s backfield after being drafted in the seventh round in 2017. His addition continues a trend of former Seahawks players remaining active in the local football community.
- •Carson played for the Seahawks from 2017 to 2021.
- •He achieved back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons.
- •Retired due to a neck injury in 2021.
- •Redmond High announced his hiring via Instagram.
- •Carson's coaching role continues ties between Seahawks and local football.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Seahawks Pro Bowl running back joins Redmond High coaching staff
"The Redmond Mustangs will have a back-to-back 1,000-yard Seahawks rusher on their coaching staff in 2026.
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