Seahawks Elevate Two to Assistant General Manager Positions

WHO:

seahawks.com - Matt Berry and Willie Schneider were promoted to assistant general manager.

seahawks.com - John Schneider is the general manager and president of football operations for the Seahawks.

seahawks.com - Nolan Teasley was the former assistant general manager who left to become the general manager of the Vikings.

seahawks.com - Trent Kirchner and Azzaam Kapadia were hired by Teasley to join the Vikings from the Seahawks' front office.

seahawks.com - Hineline, Perez, and Barnes were also mentioned as part of the Seahawks' front office promotions.

WHAT:

seahawks.com - The Seahawks announced several title changes, including the promotion of Berry and Schneider to assistant general manager.

seahawks.com - The Seahawks have reached the postseason 11 times in 16 seasons under John Schneider, winning six NFC West titles, three NFC championships, and two Super Bowls.

seahawks.com - In 16 seasons under Schneider, the Seahawks have drafted 16 players who have been named to the Pro Bowl and 11 who have earned AP All-Pro honors.

seahawks.com - 20 players acquired via free agency or trades have earned Pro-Bowl honors during Schneider's tenure.

WHERE:

seahawks.com - The promotions and announcements were made by the Seattle Seahawks.

WHEN:

seahawks.com - The promotions were announced heading into the 2026 season.

WHY:

seahawks.com - John Schneider expressed a desire to maintain culture and continuity in the personnel department following Teasley's departure.

HOW:

seahawks.com - Berry and Schneider were promoted from within the organization to fill the assistant general manager roles.

The Seattle Seahawks have announced the promotion of Matt Berry and Willie Schneider to assistant general manager as they prepare for the upcoming season. John Schneider, who serves as the general manager and president of football operations, emphasized the importance of maintaining culture and continuity in the personnel department following the departure of Nolan Teasley, who has taken a position as general manager of the Vikings. Under Schneider's leadership, the Seahawks have achieved significant success, reaching the postseason 11 times in 16 seasons and securing six NFC West titles, three NFC championships, and two Super Bowls.