Shead announced his retirement Friday and will transition into a coaching role with the Seahawks, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Shead spent six seasons with the Seahawks, during which he played 54 games at safety and cornerback. The last time the 32-year-old saw the field was in 2019 with the Lions, a season in which he tallied 18 tackles and a forced fumble. The veteran will now aim to impart his defensive knowledge through his new coaching role.