The Seattle Seahawks have a new offensive coordinator. Former OC Klint Kubiak took the head coach spot with the Las Vegas Raiders, and Seattle hired former San Francisco 49ers run game coordinator Brian Fleury to replace him. Maybe Fleury will bring some productive 49ers players with him in free agency.
While the idea of Seattle's offense is unlikely to change much (head coach Mike Macdonald will still want a relatively even mix of run and pass), the design of the scheme will be somewhat different. Each coordinator brings their own wrinkles, after all.
Adding former players can help acclimate whatever system Fleury wants to employ. He could bring with him, potentially, a new right guard. Or a wide receiver who doesn't mind getting in a scrum.
Three San Francisco 49ers who could follow Brian Fleury to the Seattle Seahawks
Wide receiver Jauan Jennings
The Seahawks stole one NFC West rival's wide receiver last offseason when the team signed Cooper Kupp. Why not do the same this offseason by adding Jennings? There are issues with Jennings compared to Kupp that might not make the move an even one, though.
Jennings has a lot more volatile temper than Kupp, and Seattle rid itself of that kind of player last offseason when the team traded DK Metcalf and Geno Smith. Would they want to add that element back into the locker room? Maybe not.
The other problem is that Jennings would likely cost even more money than Kupp. Spotrac projects Jennings' market value to be $22 million a season over the next three years. The reason for that is unclear, as Jennings has only had one season with more than 643 yards receiving, and that was just 975 in 2024.
Still, assuming his price is not nearly that high, he is the kind of feisty receiver that would be good for any team to have on the field. He is also a willing and good blocker for the run game.
Offensive lineman Spencer Burford
Ben Bartch would probably be the more favorable free agent acquisition from San Francisco, but he suffered a Lisfranc injury in Week 13 and will be out at least 3-6 months. His availability for early next season is in question. He also hasn't been asked to start much since 2021.
Burford has. Except for one season of his four, he has started at least nine games. He can also play either guard spot. At worst, he would be a backup swing guard, and one with a lot of experience, or take the place of Anthony Bradford at right guard should Bradford falter again early in 2026.
To be sure, Burford has not played at such a high level that he should be presumed to take Bradford's spot, but he could do that. The player on Seattle's roster who might fear Burford's addition the most would be Christian Haynes. The soon-to-be third-year guard has yet to distinguish himself in the league.
Tight end Jake Tonges
This is, admittedly, more of a reach as the tight end is a restricted free agent. The 49ers can match what Seattle offers and keep him in San Francisco. Still, maybe San Fran doesn't do that. Fleury would know exactly how to use Tonges. While Seattle's new offensive coordinator didn't coach tight ends recently, tight ends work closely with the O-line, and Fleury knows how Tonges can help the run game.
Tonges is also a solid receiver, though the Seattle Seahawks will be far more likely to target AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo in the future. Tonges would play the part of Eric Saubert, who was only signed to a one-year deal last offseason.
Most likely, Jake Tonges will stay with the 49ers, but he would be a terrific fit for the Seattle Seahawks. A tight end room that includes Tonges, Barner, and Arroyo could form the best TE group in the NFL.