Raiders Hire Klint Kubiak as New Head Coach

Kubiak brings young offensive mind to rebuild Raiders franchise

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Las Vegas Raiders have officially hired Klint Kubiak as their new head coach. Kubiak, who previously served as the Seattle Seahawks' offensive coordinator, is tasked with turning around the struggling Raiders franchise. The team is now focused on filling out Kubiak's coaching staff and finding their next franchise quarterback.

Why it matters

The Raiders have struggled in recent years, missing the playoffs for multiple seasons. Kubiak's hiring represents a new direction for the organization, as they look to build an offense around a young, innovative coach. His success in Seattle has raised expectations that he can do the same in Las Vegas.

The details

Kubiak's hiring was made official on February 9th. He is expected to consider bringing some of his former Seattle assistants, like quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko and passing game coordinator Jake Peetz, to join him in Las Vegas. The Raiders also have the opportunity to select former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in the upcoming draft, with veteran QB Kirk Cousins drawing comparisons between the two players.

  • Klint Kubiak's hiring as Raiders head coach was made official on February 9, 2026.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft, where the Raiders could select Fernando Mendoza, is nearing.

The players

Klint Kubiak

The new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.

Fernando Mendoza

A quarterback prospect from Indiana University, who is expected to be a high draft pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

Kirk Cousins

A veteran NFL quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, who has drawn comparisons between his own playing style and that of Fernando Mendoza.

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What they’re saying

“One name to keep an eye on from the Seattle staff, actually, there are a couple of names to keep an eye on. Andrew Janocko, who has been the quarterbacks coach for Seattle and is a close ally of Klint Kubiak, is perhaps in the mix as OC. Jake Peetz is another really good young coach who has been, their passing game coordinator in Seattle and would be another name certainly to keep an eye on, as far as either OC in Seattle or potential OC with the Las Vegas Raiders.”

— Ian Rapoport, NFL Network Reporter (X)

“My wife told me that there's a lot out there about how we're similar look, similar style, play, [and] similar vibe. I can see it; I can see the look. I can see the style play. He seems like a cerebral guy and pretty analytical, and certainly, I think of myself in that same vein.”

— Kirk Cousins (Yahoo! Sports)

“I'd give the advice that Mike Shanahan gave me when I was early in my career: Tough times don't last; tough people do. You just got to stay the course, keep playing, play through the challenges, just get back on the horse every day, no matter what happens, and believe that if you do that, good things will happen to Sam Darnold or to Drake Maye this year. But he seems like a resilient kid who probably already knows all that, and it'll serve him well.”

— Kirk Cousins (Yahoo! Sports)

What’s next

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