Carroll had a 137-69-1 record in the regular season with the Seahawks, leading them to 10 playoff victories in 14 years. He moved into an advisory role with Seattle at the end of last season.

Seahawks hopefuls may have been wishing for draft-pick compensation in exchange for Carroll, sort of how Sean Payton was traded from New Orleans to Denver two offseasons ago. That won’t happen. Carroll is free to coach elsewhere and the Seahawks wouldn’t benefit from him filling a head coaching vacancy.