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

Kubiak faces key decisions on coordinators, star player Maxx Crosby, and rebuilding the roster.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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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 Super Bowl victory with the Seahawks on Sunday. As he takes over the Raiders, Kubiak will need to make important decisions on his coaching staff, the future of star defensive end Maxx Crosby, and how to best utilize the team's significant salary cap space and the No. 1 overall draft pick.

Why it matters

The Raiders have struggled to find stability and success in recent years, making the playoffs just twice since 2002. Kubiak's hiring represents the team's latest attempt to turn things around and recapture the glory days that produced three Super Bowl championships. His work in reviving the Seahawks' offense and developing quarterback Sam Darnold suggests he has the potential to do the same in Las Vegas.

The details

Kubiak will be formally introduced as the Raiders' new head coach on Tuesday. Among the key decisions he faces are who to hire as his offensive and defensive coordinators - he could consider promoting Seahawks assistants Andrew Janocko and Aden Durde. Kubiak will also have to address the future of star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, who has reportedly expressed a desire to be traded. With over $91 million in salary cap space and the No. 1 overall pick, the Raiders have the resources to greatly upgrade their roster, with the offensive line and a No. 1 wide receiver likely top priorities.

  • Kubiak arrived in Las Vegas on Monday after the Seahawks' 29-13 Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots on Sunday.
  • Kubiak will be formally introduced as the Raiders' new head coach on Tuesday.

The players

Klint Kubiak

The 38-year-old is the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, hired after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

Maxx Crosby

The star defensive end for the Raiders who has reportedly expressed a desire to be traded from the team.

Sam Darnold

The Seahawks' starting quarterback who had a resurgent season under Kubiak's tutelage, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory.

Andrew Janocko

The Seahawks' quarterbacks coach who could be a candidate to become the Raiders' offensive coordinator under Kubiak.

Aden Durde

The Seahawks' defensive coordinator who could be a candidate to become the Raiders' defensive coordinator under Kubiak.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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