Houston Texans special teams coordinator Brad Seely announced his retirement from the NFL Friday.
The 63-year-old, who spent 31 seasons of his 41 total coaching in the NFL, was the Texans’ special teams coordinator for the past two seasons.
“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to spend over 30 years in the NFL coaching the game I love,” Seely said in a statement. “I want to thank each and every coach, player and staff member I worked with from when I entered the league in 1989 until now. I’ve been blessed to be a part of some of the best organizations in professional sports and I will forever cherish the friendships and memories I’ve made around the league.”
The South Dakota State alumnus coached in nine conference title games, won three Super Bowls, all with the New England Patriots in the early 2000s, and coached 10 different players to 17 special teams Pro Bowl selections.
“Brad Seely is one of the best special teams coaches in NFL history and his contributions to the game have been unparalleled,” coach Bill O’brien said. “I first met Brad when we were both assistant coaches in New England and immediately recognized his ability to connect with his players and teach them about the game in his own unique way.”
Seely started in the NFL in 1989 with the Indianapolis Colts as a tight ends/special teams coach. In 1994, Seely coached with the New York Jets under Pete Carroll until he landed with the Carolina Panthers from 1995-98.
In 1999, Seely rejoined Carroll in New England and stayed on under Bill Belchick until the end of the 2008 season. For the next two seasons, Seely was special teams coordinator for the Cleveland Browns before joining Jim Harbaugh’s staff with the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-14.
Before coming to Houston, Seely was with the Oakland Raiders on Jack Del Rio’s staff from 2015-17.
“It was an honor and privilege to coach alongside Brad and I will always consider him a friend,” said O’Brien. “On behalf of the entire Texans organization, we wish him and his family the best in his retirement.”