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Former Seahawks assistant Justin Hinds hired as Seahawks defensive line coach

The first Seattle Seahawks coaching staff under Mike Macdonald is closer to being finalized.

Chicago Bears assistant defensive line coach Justin Hinds is moving up to main defensive line coach for the Seahawks. The news was made public by his agent, Aston Wilson.

Big congrats to my guy @Coach_Hinds joining the @Seahawks as their new defensive line coach! @Agency1AMG @iRepCoaches pic.twitter.com/hFxVkCLDbU

— Aston Wilson (@AstonWilson) February 21, 2024

If the headline has you all confused, it’s fully understandable. Hinds has never coached in Seattle before, so how is he a former Seahawks assistant coach?