Mike McCoy named Assistant Head Coach

McCoy brings 23 years of NFL coaching experience to the Silver and Black

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Las Vegas Raiders have named Mike McCoy as their new Assistant Head Coach. McCoy brings extensive NFL coaching experience, including four years as a head coach with the San Diego Chargers and stints as an offensive coordinator with the Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals.

Why it matters

McCoy's hiring is seen as a major addition to the Raiders' coaching staff, as he brings a wealth of experience and a track record of developing quarterbacks and offenses. His expertise could help elevate the Raiders' offense and provide valuable guidance to head coach Josh McDaniels.

The details

McCoy has 23 years of NFL coaching experience, including four years as the head coach of the San Diego Chargers from 2013-2016. During his time as an offensive coordinator and head coach, his offenses have ranked in the top 10 three times and featured a top 10 passing attack six different seasons. Most recently, he served as a senior offensive assistant and interim head coach for the Tennessee Titans in 2025.

  • McCoy was named the Raiders' Assistant Head Coach on February 14, 2026.

The players

Mike McCoy

A veteran NFL coach with 23 years of experience, including four years as a head coach with the San Diego Chargers and stints as an offensive coordinator with the Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals.

Josh McDaniels

The current head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, who will work closely with McCoy to help elevate the team's offense.

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What they’re saying

“Mike McCoy brings a wealth of NFL coaching experience to the Raiders, and we're excited to have him join our staff as Assistant Head Coach.”

— Josh McDaniels, Head Coach, Las Vegas Raiders (Las Vegas Raiders)

What’s next

The Raiders will look to McCoy to help implement his offensive philosophy and work closely with quarterback Derek Carr to continue the team's offensive development.

The takeaway

The addition of Mike McCoy as Assistant Head Coach is a significant move by the Raiders, as they look to leverage his extensive NFL experience and expertise in developing offenses and quarterbacks to help take their team to the next level.