Will Pete Carroll come back for another season with the Seahawks? The Seattle Seahawks won’t advance beyond the regular season’s final week for the second time in three years, concluding the 2023 NFL season with a 9-8 record, falling short of a postseason berth. This outcome has raised uncertainties about Pete Carroll’s future as the team’s head coach.

In a press conference following a 21-20 road victory against the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, Carroll expressed his desire to return and coach the Seahawks for another season, as reported by Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. Despite finishing third in the NFC West division, the Seahawks demonstrated competitiveness throughout the season, securing notable wins against teams like the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles. However, a four-game losing streak from Weeks 11 to 14 significantly impacted their playoff prospects.

Pete Carroll, asked if he expects to be back next season says “I do.” Then adds “at this point I do,”. pic.twitter.com/j5DLliSAPA

— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) January 8, 2024

Carroll, who has led the Seahawks since the 2010 campaign, has generally steered the team admirably. As the offseason approaches, the Seahawks face the decision of either hiring a new head coach or retaining Carroll for the 2024 season to see if success can be achieved under his leadership.

Regardless of the path chosen, the discussion surrounding Carroll’s job security will be an intriguing storyline for Seahawks fans during the offseason.