The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to name Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their next head coach following the Super Bowl, according to sources who spoke with Adam Schefter.
While a deal cannot be officially finalized until after the Super Bowl — where Seattle will face the New England Patriots — all signs point to Kubiak landing in Las Vegas. After meeting with both the Raiders and Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, Kubiak is reportedly focused on working out a deal with the Raiders.
If finalized, Kubiak would become the fifth full-time head coach for the Raiders since 2021, continuing a period of significant organizational turnover.
Why Klint Kubiak Is the Leading Candidate
Raiders general manager John Spytek has spearheaded the coaching search alongside minority owner Tom Brady, with Kubiak emerging as the top choice among 15 interviewed candidates.
At just 38 years old, Kubiak is considered one of the NFL’s brightest offensive minds. In his lone season with Seattle, he orchestrated one of the league’s most productive offenses, helping the Seahawks post the most regular-season wins in franchise history.
Under Kubiak’s guidance, Seattle ranked:
- 3rd in points per game (28.4)
- 8th in total offense (351.4 yards per game)
- 8th in passing offense (228.1 yards per game)
- Top 10 in rushing offense
- 15th in EPA
Those numbers marked a massive leap from the Seahawks’ 2024 offense under former coordinator Ryan Grubb, when Seattle ranked near the bottom half of the league in most major offensive metrics.
Kubiak’s impact also earned him recognition as a finalist for the AP Assistant Coach of the Year award.
A Strong Offensive Background
The son of former Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, Klint Kubiak has built an impressive résumé in a short amount of time. The Raiders would become the sixth team he’s coached in six seasons, including stops with:
- Seattle Seahawks (Offensive Coordinator, 2025)
- New Orleans Saints (Offensive Coordinator, 2024)
- San Francisco 49ers (Passing Game Coordinator, 2023)
- Denver Broncos (Passing Game Coordinator, 2022)
- Minnesota Vikings (QB Coach / Offensive Coordinator, 2019–2021)
His experience across multiple offensive systems is seen as a major asset for a Raiders team desperate for stability and identity.
Raiders Enter Full Rebuild Mode
Las Vegas is firmly in rebuild mode after firing Pete Carroll, who went 3–14 in his lone season as head coach. The Raiders finished near the bottom of the league in every major offensive category, including last in rushing yards per game (77.5).
During the disastrous season, the team endured a 10-game losing streak and fired both offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and special teams coordinator Tom McMahon.
Why the Raiders Job Is Appealing
Despite recent struggles, the Raiders are well-positioned to accelerate a rebuild:
- Second-most projected cap space in the NFL
- Young offensive building blocks like tight end Brock Bowers and rookie running back Ashton Jeanty
- Ownership of the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, where they are widely expected to select Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza
With financial flexibility, draft capital, and a young offensive core, the Raiders are betting that Kubiak can finally bring long-term direction to the franchise.
If the deal becomes official after the Super Bowl, the Klint Kubiak era in Las Vegas will begin with expectations high — and patience thin — for a fanbase eager to see real progress.
