Raiders Hire Key Seahawks Coach Behind Super Bowl LX Win

Run game coordinator Rick Dennison joins Klint Kubiak's staff in Las Vegas after helping lead Seattle's rushing attack to a title.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Rick Dennison, the run game coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, who was a key component in the team's Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots. Dennison will reunite with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak, who was previously the Seahawks' offensive coordinator.

Why it matters

Dennison's expertise in developing an effective rushing attack was crucial to the Seahawks' Super Bowl win, and his addition to the Raiders' coaching staff signals that Las Vegas is looking to build a similarly powerful ground game under Kubiak's leadership.

The details

Dennison, a 67-year-old veteran coach, has a long history of working with Kubiak, dating back to their time together with the Saints in 2024 and the Seahawks in 2025. His ability to coordinate a rushing attack that gave the Patriots defense fits in the Super Bowl is seen as a major asset that the Raiders hope to replicate in Las Vegas.

  • The Raiders hired Dennison just one week after the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory.
  • Dennison had been the Seahawks' run game coordinator during the 2025 season, which culminated in the Super Bowl win.

The players

Klint Kubiak

The new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, who previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.

Rick Dennison

The 67-year-old run game coordinator who is leaving the Seattle Seahawks to join Klint Kubiak's coaching staff in Las Vegas.

Kenneth Walker II

The Seahawks' star running back who had a dominant performance in the team's Super Bowl LX victory over the Patriots.

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What’s next

The Raiders will look to Dennison to help implement a run-heavy offense similar to the one that led the Seahawks to the Super Bowl title.

The takeaway

The Raiders' hiring of Dennison, a key member of the Seahawks' coaching staff, demonstrates their commitment to building a physical, run-oriented offense under new head coach Klint Kubiak as they aim to replicate Seattle's recent success.