Schottenheimer, Seahawks cite ‘differences’ in split

In a move that few could have foreseen when they began the season with one of the NFL’s most prolific offenses, the Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday that they have parted ways with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

The Seahawks announced the move on Twitter: “Brian Schottenheimer is a fantastic person and coach and we thank him for the last three years. Citing philosophical differences, we have parted ways.”

Schottenheimer spent three seasons as Seattle’s offensive coordinator, hired after Darrell Bevell

was fired following the 2017 season.

The Seahawks ranked in the top nine in the NFL in scoring all three seasons, and this year scored 459 points, the most in team history, and became the fifth team since the 1970 NFL merger to start a season 3-0 and score 35-plus points in each game. But the offense sputtered down the stretch, as the Seahawks were held to 20 points or fewer in four of the final six games.

Also Tuesday, the Seahawks announced a fiveyear contract extension that will keep general manager John Schneider with the organization through the 2027 draft.

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Bengals: Cincinnati

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quarterback Joe Burrow

expects to start running on his surgically repaired left knee next month and is confident he'll be ready to start the 2021 season. The timetable is based on zero setbacks in the rigorous rehab of his knee.

Bills: Buffalo reached an agreement to sign running back Devonta Freeman to its practice squad.

Browns: Cleveland placed guard Michael Dunn and cornerback

Robert Jackson on injured reserve, losing two players who started Sunday’s playoff win at Pittsburgh while Joel Bitonio and Denzel Ward remain sidelined with COVID-19.

Colts: Anthony Cas

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tonzo, 32, Indianapolis’ longtime left tackle, announced his retirement Tuesday.

Raiders: Oakland

● hired Gus Bradley as defensive coordinator.