Klint Kubiak Hired as New Raiders Head Coach

The former Saints and Seahawks offensive coordinator takes over in Las Vegas, ready to lead the team through a rebuild.

Feb. 11, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Klint Kubiak as their new head coach, after an extended search throughout the playoffs. Kubiak, who previously served as offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks, is tasked with leading the Raiders through a roster rebuild and getting the team back on track after several tumultuous seasons.

Why it matters

Kubiak's hiring marks the Raiders' fourth head coach in as many seasons, underscoring the instability and lack of direction the franchise has faced in recent years. As a first-time head coach, Kubiak will need to quickly adapt to the added responsibilities of leading an entire team, rather than just an offense. His ability to handle the "ebb and flow" of being a head coach will be crucial to the Raiders' success.

The details

Kubiak, 38, has steadily climbed the coaching ranks over the past decade, including coordinating high-powered offenses in New Orleans and Seattle. His playcalling was a key factor in the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory. However, transitioning to a head coaching role will come with a learning curve, as Kubiak must now oversee all aspects of the team, not just the offense. He acknowledged the need to improve his work-life balance, as the demands of being a head coach will continue to impact his family.

  • Kubiak was hired as the Raiders' new head coach on February 10, 2026.
  • He will be tasked with leading the team through the 2026 NFL season and beyond.

The players

Klint Kubiak

The 38-year-old is the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, after previously serving as offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks.

John Spytek

The Raiders' general manager, who will work closely with Kubiak to rebuild the team's roster and provide feedback on the new head coach's performance.

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What they’re saying

“Well, it's yet to be seen. There's going to be some learning there, but I'm really confident in the staff that we're going to put together. And I'm going to need some tough love from Spy [John Spytek] to give me some good feedback on what we're doing right and what we're doing wrong. Have a really good game management plan and make sure we have those meetings throughout the week so that things don't surprise us on Sunday.”

— Klint Kubiak, Head Coach

“I would say that that's an area that I got to get a lot better at. My family is the most important thing in my life. And to see them sitting here right now in Raiders shirts, it's a great feeling. Really thankful for my wife for getting everybody here. You know, you guys are missing school today. But that's the hard part of this job, is that work-life balance that I'm still working on getting better at.”

— Klint Kubiak, Head Coach

What’s next

Kubiak and the Raiders will now focus on assembling his coaching staff and evaluating the team's roster ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

Kubiak's hiring represents a fresh start for the Raiders, who are looking to rebuild and regain stability after several tumultuous seasons. His experience as an offensive coordinator, combined with his willingness to learn and adapt, make him an intriguing choice to lead the team through this transition period.