Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald ranked among top NFL head coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald ranks second in CBS Sports’ top 10 NFL head coaches for the 2026 season. Following a successful 10-7 debut season, he made significant roster changes, including trading quarterback Geno Smith and firing offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. Macdonald led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory last season, showcasing effective play calling and strong performances on both offense and defense. His leadership continues to gain recognition as the Seahawks prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Mike Macdonald ranks No. 2 as head coach for the 2026 NFL season
- •Led Seahawks to a Super Bowl title last season
- •Revised offense includes Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- •Made bold changes to the team's roster and coaching staff
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Surpasses NFL’s 4th-Winningest Coach Ahead of 2026 Season
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald is among the best in NFL according to CBS Sports
"The Seattle Seahawks’ dramatic rise under Mike Macdonald continues to receive national recognition.Macdonald placed second in CBS Sports’ ranking of the NFL’s top head coaches entering the 2026 season, finishing ahead of Kyle Shanahan, Andy Reid and every other coach except Sean McVay.The ranking represented a climb for a coach who has completed only two […] The post Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Surpasses NFL’s 4th-Winningest Coach Ahead of 2026 Season appeared first on HEAVY.
"Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald fell one spot short of being ranked by CBS Sports as the best head coach in the NFL entering the 2026 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 11:08 PMSeahawks’ Mike Macdonald Surpasses NFL’s 4th-Winningest Coach Ahead of 2026 Season
The Seattle Seahawks’ dramatic rise under Mike Macdonald continues to receive national recognition.Macdonald placed second in CBS Sports’ ranking of the NFL’s top head coaches entering the 2026 season, finishing ahead of Kyle Shanahan, Andy Reid and every other coach except Sean McVay.The ranking represented a climb for a coach who has completed only two […] The post Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Surpasses NFL’s 4th-Winningest Coach Ahead of 2026 Season appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:01 PMSeahawks HC Mike Macdonald is among the best in NFL according to CBS Sports
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald fell one spot short of being ranked by CBS Sports as the best head coach in the NFL entering the 2026 season.
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