Person familiar with deal: Seahawks name Green Bay Packers exec John Schneider as new GM

AP source: Seahawks name Schneider GM

SEATTLE — A person familiar with the deal says the Seattle Seahawks have named Green Bay Packers executive John Schneider as their new general manager.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the team had yet to officially announce the hire. ESPN first reported the deal.

Schneider was one of four candidates the Seahawks interviewed last week. He will share personnel responsibilities with new coach Pete Carroll.

Schneider replaces Tim Ruskell. The Seahawks forced Ruskell to resign last month after Seattle finished 5-11, losing its last four games.