Raiders Hire Mike McCoy as Assistant Head Coach

McCoy brings 23 years of NFL coaching experience, including 4 years as Chargers head coach.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Las Vegas Raiders have officially announced the hiring of Mike McCoy as their new assistant head coach. McCoy has over two decades of NFL coaching experience, including four seasons as the head coach of the San Diego Chargers from 2013-2016.

Why it matters

The Raiders are looking to build on a promising 2025 season and McCoy's extensive experience as both an offensive coordinator and head coach could provide valuable support to the team's coaching staff.

The details

During his time as an offensive coordinator and head coach, McCoy's offenses have ranked in the top 10 three times and featured a top-10 passing attack six different seasons. He also spent nine seasons on the offensive staff of the Carolina Panthers from 2000-2008.

  • McCoy was most recently the senior offensive assistant for the Tennessee Titans in 2025, before being promoted to interim head coach for the final 11 games of the season.

The players

Mike McCoy

A veteran NFL coach with 23 years of experience, including 4 seasons as the head coach of the San Diego Chargers from 2013-2016.

Las Vegas Raiders

The professional American football team based in Las Vegas, Nevada that competes in the National Football League (NFL).

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to add Mike McCoy's expertise and leadership to our coaching staff. His experience as both an offensive coordinator and head coach will be invaluable as we continue to build a winning program in Las Vegas.”

— Mike Mayock, General Manager, Las Vegas Raiders (Raiders.com)

What’s next

McCoy will begin his new role with the Raiders immediately as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Raiders are bolstering their coaching staff with the addition of veteran NFL coach Mike McCoy, who brings a wealth of experience as both an offensive coordinator and head coach that could help the team take the next step in their development.