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Raiders Lose Head Coach Candidates to New Roles
Joe Brady and Brian Daboll take jobs elsewhere, leaving Raiders' search ongoing
Jan. 27, 2026 at 11:55pm
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The Las Vegas Raiders are still searching for a new head coach after two of their top candidates, Joe Brady and Brian Daboll, accepted positions with other teams. The Raiders were reportedly interested in both Brady and Daboll to fill their head coaching vacancy, but the two coaches have now taken new roles elsewhere, leaving the Raiders to continue their search.
Why it matters
The Raiders have been looking to fill their head coaching position since the end of the previous NFL season. Losing out on two of their top candidates is a setback in their efforts to find the right leader for the team moving forward.
The details
Joe Brady, the former offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, has accepted the head coaching job with the Houston Texans. Brian Daboll, the former offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills, has been named the new head coach of the New York Giants.
- The Raiders' head coaching search began at the conclusion of the 2025 NFL season.
The players
Joe Brady
Former offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, who has now been named the new head coach of the Houston Texans.
Brian Daboll
Former offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills, who has now been named the new head coach of the New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders
An NFL team based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that is currently searching for a new head coach.
What’s next
The Raiders will continue their search for a new head coach, with the goal of finding the right candidate to lead the team moving forward.
The takeaway
The loss of two top head coaching candidates is a setback for the Raiders, but they must now focus on finding the right leader to guide the team and help them achieve their goals for the upcoming NFL season.
