Seahawks' Rick Dennison joins Raiders coaching staff

Dennison will reunite with Klint Kubiak, who was hired as Las Vegas' new head coach.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Rick Dennison, a longtime NFL assistant coach, is leaving the Seattle Seahawks to join the coaching staff of the Las Vegas Raiders. Dennison will be reunited with Klint Kubiak, who was the Seahawks' offensive coordinator in 2025 before being hired as the Raiders' new head coach, replacing Pete Carroll.

Why it matters

This move continues the trend of coaching staff changes in the NFL offseason, with several assistants leaving their previous teams to join new staffs. Dennison's departure is a loss for the Seahawks, who will need to find a replacement on their offensive coaching staff.

The details

Dennison has over 25 years of experience as an NFL assistant coach, including stints with the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, and Minnesota Vikings. He will join Klint Kubiak's staff in Las Vegas, where the two previously worked together on the Seahawks' offense in 2025.

  • Dennison will be leaving the Seahawks to join the Raiders' coaching staff.
  • Klint Kubiak was hired as the new head coach of the Raiders in 2026.

The players

Rick Dennison

A longtime NFL assistant coach who is leaving the Seattle Seahawks to join the Las Vegas Raiders' coaching staff.

Klint Kubiak

The new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, who previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in 2025.

Pete Carroll

The former head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who was replaced by Klint Kubiak as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.

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The takeaway

This coaching move highlights the fluid nature of the NFL offseason, with assistants frequently leaving their previous teams to join new staffs. The Seahawks will need to find a replacement for Dennison on their offensive coaching staff.