Commanders Promote TE Coach David Raih to Pass Game Coordinator

Raih previously worked with new OC David Blough on Kliff Kingsbury's staff.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 5:21pm

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The Washington Commanders are making another change to their offensive coaching staff, promoting tight ends coach David Raih to pass game coordinator. Raih previously worked with new offensive coordinator David Blough on Kliff Kingsbury's staff with the Arizona Cardinals.

Why it matters

The Commanders are looking to improve their passing attack after a disappointing 2025 season, and Raih's promotion suggests they believe he can help boost the team's aerial production.

The details

Raih joined the Commanders in 2024 and was also on Kingsbury's staff with the Cardinals as their wide receivers coach in 2019 and 2020. He has previous experience as an offensive coordinator at Vanderbilt and an offensive analyst for the Buccaneers.

  • Raih was hired by the Commanders in 2024.
  • Raih worked with new Commanders OC David Blough on Kliff Kingsbury's staff with the Cardinals in 2019 and 2020.

The players

David Raih

The Commanders' new pass game coordinator, who previously served as their tight ends coach and has experience working with the team's new offensive coordinator.

David Blough

The Commanders' new offensive coordinator, who previously worked with David Raih on Kliff Kingsbury's staff with the Arizona Cardinals.

Kliff Kingsbury

The former Cardinals head coach, who Raih and Blough both worked under in Arizona.

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The takeaway

The Commanders are hoping Raih's promotion and his prior experience with Blough can help revitalize their passing attack and get the team back on track after a disappointing 2025 season.