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Kippy Brown, former Jets and Seahawks coach, dies at 71

Kippy Brown, a longtime NFL assistant who helped the Seahawks win their first Super Bowl and was the first Black quarterback at Memphis, has died at 71. Tributes from Russell Wilson, Pete Carroll, and Doug Baldwin highlight his impact on and off the field.

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A Coaching Career Spanning Seven NFL Teams

Kippy Brown, a former Jets running backs coach and longtime NFL assistant, died Monday at the age of 71, according to Memphis, the university where he made history as a quarterback. Brown's career in professional football spanned 22 seasons as an assistant and included stints with seven NFL franchises: the Jets, Buccaneers, Dolphins, Packers, Texans, Lions, and Seahawks.

Brown began his coaching career in the college ranks, serving as an assistant at his alma mater, Louisville, and at Tennessee. He joined the Jets in 1990 under head coach Bruce Coslet, beginning a three-year tenure in New York before moving on to the Buccaneers, Dolphins, Packers, Texans, and Lions, and eventually ending his career with the Seahawks under Pete Carroll.

A Pioneering College Quarterback

Before his coaching career, Brown made history as a collegiate quarterback. He became the first Black quarterback in Memphis history — then Memphis State — while playing for the program from 1974 to 1977. He appeared in 33 games and led an upset of No. 7 Auburn on Sept. 13, 1975. His contributions were recognized with inductions into the M Club Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

Super Bowl Success in Seattle

Brown's most notable coaching achievement came with the Seahawks, where he served as wide receivers coach from 2010 through 2014. He was on Carroll's staff during Russell Wilson's first three seasons and during Seattle's victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. The Seahawks credited Brown with helping develop undrafted receivers Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse into starters. Golden Tate was also part of Brown's position group during Wilson's first two seasons.

In the 43-8 Super Bowl win, Baldwin led the Seahawks with 89 receiving yards and scored a touchdown, while Kearse also caught a touchdown. Brown retired after the following season, when Seattle returned to the Super Bowl.

Tributes from Players and Coaches

Russell Wilson, who played under Brown during his first three NFL seasons, shared the Seahawks' memorial for Brown on his Instagram Story and added a personal message. "One of the all time greatest. We will miss you brother," Wilson wrote. "Thanks for being who you are! Forever." He signed the message, "Love, 3."

Pete Carroll, who coached Brown in Seattle, praised his former assistant's character. "He was a great friend to everybody, because he had such a positive, good, fun-loving spirit," Carroll told the team's website. "Everybody loved being around Kip. And he had a light about him, he wanted to have a good time and have fun and make things pleasant for everyone around him."

Doug Baldwin, who credited Brown with helping shape him as both a player and a man, said, "For me as a young person to have him as my rookie coach, I know I would not have been the player I was if it wasn't for Kippy."

A Legacy of Mentorship

Brown's coaching career included work with Hall of Fame players such as Dan Marino, Andre Johnson, and Calvin Johnson. He is survived by his wife and two children.

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Heavy.

Framing: Russell Wilson's reaction to the death of Seahawks coach Kippy Brown — respectful and commemorative

as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Russell Wilson mourned Kippy Brown after Brown's death at age 71.
Wilson shared the Seahawks' memorial for Brown to his Instagram Story and added a personal message.
Wilson wrote: 'One of the all time greatest. We will miss you brother... Thanks for being who you are! Forever.'
Wilson signed the message 'Love, 3.'
Brown was Seattle's wide receivers coach from 2010 through 2014.
Brown was on Pete Carroll's staff during Wilson's first three seasons and during the Seahawks' victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII.
The Seahawks credited Brown with helping develop undrafted receivers Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse into starters.
Golden Tate was part of Brown's position group during Wilson's first two seasons.
Baldwin led the Seahawks with 89 receiving yards and scored a touchdown in their 43-8 Super Bowl XLVIII win over Denver, while Kearse also caught a touchdown.
Brown retired after the following season, when Seattle returned to the Super Bowl.
Baldwin told Heavy.com that Brown helped shape him as both a player and a man.
Pete Carroll told Heavy.com that Brown 'was a great friend to everybody' and recalled the positive presence he brought.
Brown spent 22 seasons as an NFL assistant and worked for seven NFL franchises, including the Jets, Buccaneers, Dolphins, Packers, Texans, Lions and Seahawks.
Brown worked with Hall of Fame receivers Andre Johnson and Calvin Johnson.
Brown became the first Black quarterback to play for Memphis, competing there from 1974 through 1977.

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New York Post

Framing: Announces his death, notes his Jets and Seahawks connections. — respectful and commemorative

as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Kippy Brown died Monday at age 71, according to Memphis.
He was a former Jets running backs coach.
He helped the Seahawks win their first Super Bowl in 2014 before retiring after the 2015 season.
He coached for seven NFL teams.
Former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll praised Brown's positive spirit in a team website article.
Brown was the first black quarterback in Memphis history (then Memphis State) from 1974-77.
He appeared in 33 games.
He led an upset of No. 7 Auburn on Sept. 13, 1975.
He was inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.
He began his coaching career in college ranks at his alma mater, Louisville, and Tennessee.
He joined the Jets in 1990 under Bruce Coslet and later coached for Buccaneers, Dolphins, Packers, Texans, and Lions.
He coached Hall of Famers Dan Marino, Andre Johnson, and Calvin Johnson.
Ex-Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin credited Brown for his development as a player and man.
Brown is survived by his wife and two children.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimKippy Brown died at age 71 on Monday, according to Memphis.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown was a former Jets running backs coach.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown helped the Seahawks win their first Super Bowl in 2014 before retiring after the 2015 season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown coached for seven NFL teams during his career.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimFormer Seahawks coach Pete Carroll praised Brown's positive spirit in a team website article.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown was the first Black quarterback in Memphis history (then Memphis State) from 1974-77.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown appeared in 33 games at Memphis.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown led an upset of No. 7 Auburn on Sept. 13, 1975.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown was inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown began his coaching career in the college ranks at his alma mater Louisville and at Tennessee.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown joined the Jets in 1990 under head coach Bruce Coslet.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown coached for the Buccaneers, Dolphins, Packers, Texans, and Lions after leaving the Jets and before ending his career with the Seahawks.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown coached Hall of Famers Dan Marino, Andre Johnson, and Calvin Johnson.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC
ClaimEx-Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin credited Brown for his development as a player and man.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimKippy Brown is survived by his wife and two children.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC
ClaimRussell Wilson mourned Kippy Brown after Brown's death at age 71.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimWilson shared the Seahawks' memorial for Brown to his Instagram Story and added a personal message.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimWilson wrote: 'One of the all time greatest. We will miss you brother... Thanks for being who you are! Forever.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimWilson signed the message 'Love, 3.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimBrown was Seattle's wide receivers coach from 2010 through 2014.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimBrown was on Pete Carroll's staff during Wilson's first three seasons and during the Seahawks' victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe Seahawks credited Brown with helping develop undrafted receivers Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse into starters.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimGolden Tate was part of Brown's position group during Wilson's first two seasons.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimBaldwin led the Seahawks with 89 receiving yards and scored a touchdown in their 43-8 Super Bowl XLVIII win over Denver, while Kearse also caught a touchdown.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimBrown retired after the following season, when Seattle returned to the Super Bowl.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC
ClaimPete Carroll told Heavy.com that Brown 'was a great friend to everybody' and recalled the positive presence he brought.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimBrown spent 22 seasons as an NFL assistant.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC
ClaimBrown worked with Hall of Fame receivers Andre Johnson and Calvin Johnson.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC, New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC

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