Raiders Hire Klint Kubiak as New Head Coach After Super Bowl Win

Kubiak, 38, takes over after leading Seahawks offense to Super Bowl victory over Patriots

Feb. 10, 2026 at 12:31am

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The Las Vegas Raiders have officially announced the hiring of Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their new head coach. Kubiak, 38, arrives in Las Vegas fresh off a 29-13 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. He will be the Raiders' third coach in three seasons as the team looks to return to their glory days.

Why it matters

The Raiders have struggled to find consistent success in recent years, making the playoffs just twice since 2002. Kubiak's hiring represents an opportunity to provide stability and a fresh approach to help the team get back on track. His experience coordinating the Seahawks' offense to a Super Bowl win will be crucial as he looks to build a winning culture in Las Vegas.

The details

As Kubiak takes over, he will need to address several key questions, including who he will hire as his offensive and defensive coordinators, how he will handle the situation with star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, and how he will approach free agency and the upcoming draft with the Raiders holding the No. 1 overall pick and over $91 million in salary cap space.

  • Kubiak arrived in Las Vegas on Monday after the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory on Sunday.
  • The Raiders officially announced Kubiak as their new head coach on Monday.

The players

Klint Kubiak

The 38-year-old is the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, taking over after leading the Seattle Seahawks' offense to a Super Bowl championship.

Maxx Crosby

The Raiders' star pass rusher, who reportedly wants out of Las Vegas, will be a key player Kubiak will need to address as he takes over the team.

Fernando Mendoza

The Heisman Trophy winner and national champion quarterback from Indiana, who is expected to be the Raiders' selection with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

Kubiak's hiring represents a critical juncture for the Raiders as they look to return to their past glory. His experience leading a high-powered offense to a Super Bowl championship will be key as he works to build a winning culture and roster in Las Vegas.