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By the People, for the People
Las Vegas Raiders Assemble Coaching Staff and Roster of Experienced Talent
New additions bring diverse backgrounds and a shared belief in the Raiders' vision for the future.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:06pm
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The Raiders' new coaching staff and roster of experienced talent will be tasked with rebuilding the franchise through a diverse array of perspectives and journeys.Henderson TodayThe Las Vegas Raiders are determined to turn around their struggling franchise by assembling a roster and coaching staff filled with experienced talent from both the professional and collegiate levels. The team has signed several high-profile free agents this offseason, including veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, who cited the Raiders' coaching staff and overall talent as key factors in his decision to join the team.
Why it matters
The Raiders are looking to create a new identity and culture after years of underperformance. By bringing in a diverse group of coaches and players with a wide range of experiences and lessons learned, the team hopes to breathe new life into the organization and get the franchise back on track.
The details
The Raiders' front office has spent the offseason adding pieces on both sides of the ball, signing what many consider the best class of free agents in the league. While the deals came with strong paydays, multiple players, including Cousins, noted that they felt a strong internal pull towards the Raiders, citing the coaching staff and overall talent as major factors in their decisions.
- On March 31, 2026, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak attended the NFL Annual League Meeting in Phoenix.
- On February 10, 2026, Kubiak was introduced as the new head coach of the Raiders at a press conference in Henderson, Nevada.
- On April 8, 2026, Cousins spoke at a press conference at the Raiders' Intermountain Health Performance Center in Las Vegas.
The players
Klint Kubiak
The new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, tasked with turning around the struggling franchise.
Kirk Cousins
A veteran quarterback who signed with the Raiders this offseason, citing the team's coaching staff and overall talent as key factors in his decision.
What they’re saying
“Who knows, maybe my gut was wrong, but I got to go with my gut, and my gut said that this is where I needed to be.”
— Kirk Cousins, Quarterback
“It's great to have people around you that are high-character, high-caliber people that'll raise your game as well. My football journey has been a journey of faith, and we prayed a lot about coming here and just felt in our gut we had a peace about it.”
— Kirk Cousins, Quarterback
What’s next
As the Raiders move into a new era, the team will need to continue addressing roster needs and other challenges, but the shared belief and diverse experiences of the coaching staff and players will be key to their success.
The takeaway
The Raiders are taking a holistic approach to rebuilding their franchise, assembling a roster and coaching staff filled with experienced talent from various backgrounds who are united in their vision for the team's future. This diverse group of leaders could be the key to turning the Raiders into a contender once again.
