Seahawks RB coach Kennedy Polamalu takes leave of absence
Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Seattle Seahawks running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Seattle Seahawks running backs coach Kennedy Polamalu is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced on Wednesday.
Polamalu, 62, joined the staff in February 2024 when Mike Macdonald took over as head coach. Polamalu's duties will be assumed by run game specialist/assistant offensive line coach Justin Outten and offensive assistant Michael Byrne.
NFL Network reported that Polamalu might perform other duties for the team during his absence.
Polamalu has extensive coaching experience after playing fullback at Southern California from 1982-85.
His numerous college coaching jobs include at his alma mater as well as at UCLA, San Diego State and Colorado. His NFL experience as a running backs coach includes the Cleveland Browns (2004), Jacksonville Jaguars (2005-09), Minnesota Vikings (2017-21), Las Vegas Raiders (2021-23) and Seahawks.
He is the uncle of Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductee Troy Polamalu, who played safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2003-14.
--Field Level Media
Related
Baker Mayfield Can't Stop Talking About the Cleveland Browns
The Three Biggest 2026 NBA All-Star Starter Snubs
Why John Harbaugh Is Exactly What the New York Giants Needed
Why the Detroit Lions’ Drew Petzing Hire Makes No Sense
- Sunday January 18th College Basketball Betting Picks, Predictions
- Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots NFL Playoffs Betting Picks, Predictions
- NFL Divisional Round 2026 Best Bets, Picks, Predictions
- Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos Divisional Round Betting Picks
- Top NBA Betting Picks Tonight: Clippers-Raptors, Wolves-Rockets, Wizards-Kings
- Thursday Jan. 16 NHL Betting Picks: Lightning vs. Blues, Panthers vs. Hurricanes
- Thursday NBA Betting Picks: Three Best Bets Before a Big Sports Weekend
