Just as the offseason kicked off in mid February, Durde was hired to become the Seattle Seahawks’ new defensive coordinator, becoming the first British coordinator in NFL history.
Durde’s first exposure to the NFL came in 2005 when – as part of the NFL International Development Practice Squad program, an early predecessor to the IPP – he spent some time on the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers.
He spent three seasons as part of the Falcons’ defensive coaching staff, working across a number of roles under head coach Dan Quinn.
His permanent hiring in 2018 meant Durde became the first British full-time coach in NFL history.
Under Durde’s stewardship, Dallas’ defensive line developed into one of the most feared in the league, in particular star linebacker Micah Parsons.
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