Pete Carroll out as Seahawks head coach after 14 seasons, to remain with team as advisor

The coach who led the Seattle Seahawks to the only Super Bowl title in franchise history will no longer patrol the sidelines with gum-chewing fervor.

Pete Carroll is out as the Seahawks head coach after 14 seasons, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday.

The team later confirmed the news, adding that Carroll would remain with the organization as an advisor.

"After thoughtful meetings and careful consideration for the best interest of the franchise, we have amicably agreed with Pete Carroll that his role will evolve from Head Coach to remain with the organization as an advisor," owner Jody Allen said in a statement on Wednesday. "Pete is the winningest coach in Seahawks history, brought the city its first Super Bowl title, and created a tremendous impact over the past 14 years on the field and in the community.

"His expertise in leadership and building a championship culture will continue as an integral part of our organization moving forward.

"Pete will always be a beloved member of the Seahawks family."

Carroll said in a radio interview on Monday that he planned to coach the Seahawks next season, and he admitted on Wednesday he "competed pretty hard to be the coach, just so you know" when speaking with reporters. Carroll added that when he met with players the day after the regular season ended that he did not see this scenario happening.

"Since our last game I had a couple of chances to talk and first I shared my feelings about the team, about the organization … and my intentions to staying with the 'Hawks, and that was true to the bone," Carroll said at the start of an emotional 35-minute news conference on Wednesday. "I want to make sure that that's clear as things have shifted so quickly