CBS Sports’ Senior NFL Insider, Josina Anderson, spoke directly to Leslie Frazier about the possibility of joining the Seahawks as an assistant head coach. She confirmed that Leslie Frazier accepted the offer and promptly joined the Seahawks. Josina Anderson shared this information on her X account.
Leslie Frazier has officially confirmed his decision to accept the offer from the Seattle Seahawks, marking his new role as their assistant head coach. @TomPelissero first reported this information.
I just spoke directly to Leslie Frazier. He told me within the hour he’s decided to accept the offer from the #Seahawks to be their next assistant head coach. @TomPelissero reported the team first.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) February 2, 2024
Leslie told me on the phone that today 4 teams stepped up efforts to pursue him… pic.twitter.com/WilFKyoY08
Speaking over the phone, Leslie revealed that four teams had intensified their efforts today to secure him for the same crucial role in assisting their respective new head coaches.
When pressed on why he ultimately chose Seattle, Leslie pointed to the significance of his relationship with Mike Macdonald, stating, “Mike was my quality control coach when I was in Baltimore.”
The conversation concluded with Leslie promptly ending the call to expedite the submission of his signed contract. This move has been met with positive sentiments, and many are expressing their support and congratulations for Leslie Frazier on this new chapter in his coaching career.
Leslie Frazier Past Teams Coached and Record
Leslie Frazier has had an impressive NFL coaching career starting in 1999; he first became defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2002. Frazier served as the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2003 to 2004 and held various roles with the Indianapolis Colts from 2005 to 2006, including assistant head coach and defensive backs coach.
In 2007, he became the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, where he later served as both assistant head coach and defensive coordinator from 2008 to 2010. Frazier stepped in as the interim head coach for the Vikings in 2010 and continued as the head coach from 2011 to 2013. Afterwards, he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as defensive coordinator (2014–2015) and then served as the secondary coach for the Baltimore Ravens in 2016.
Frazier took on the role of defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills from 2017 to 2019 and continued in the same capacity from 2020 to 2022 while also serving as assistant head coach. In 2024, he joined the Seattle Seahawks as the assistant head coach.
Before beginning his journey to NFL coaching, Frazier was head coach at Trinity International University from 1988 to 1996. He then worked as a defensive backs coach for the University of Illinois from 1997 to 1998.
Leslie Frazier coaching record
Leslie Frazier’s head coaching record is as follows:
- Regular season: 21 wins, 32 losses, 1 tie, with a winning percentage of .398.
- Postseason: 0 wins, 1 loss, with a postseason winning percentage of .000.
- Overall career record: 21 wins, 33 losses, 1 tie, with a career winning percentage of .391.
Leslie Frazier age?
Leslie Frazier was born on April 3, 1959, and he is 64 years old.
