Raiders Move to Hire Seahawks Coordinator Klint Kubiak
Raiders near agreement to hire Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, with a formal announcement to await Super Bowl LX.
Overview
A person with knowledge of the discussions said the Las Vegas Raiders are finalizing an agreement to hire Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as head coach, with a formal announcement to await Super Bowl LX.
The hire matters because Las Vegas owns the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft and projects $81.3 million in salary cap space, according to overthecap.com.
Owner Mark Davis assigned minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek to oversee the coaching search, and Brady praised Kubiak on the NFC championship broadcast, according to team sources.
Klint Kubiak, 38, led Seattle's offense to a third-place scoring finish in 2025 and worked with quarterback Sam Darnold, whose 2025 performance drew Raiders interest, according to league statistics and sources.
The deal cannot become official until after Super Bowl LX and the Raiders plan to build around Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza should they select him with the No. 1 pick, sources said.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present the Raiders–Klint Kubiak story in a factual, restrained way: attributed sourcing (an anonymous AP source), roster and salary-cap figures, coaching lineage and Darnold’s turnaround are reported as context, and Tom Brady’s praise is noted. The coverage prioritizes verifiable facts over evaluative language or partisan framing.
FAQ
Klint Kubiak, 38, has been the Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator since 2025, leading them to a 14-3 record and NFL playoffs. Previously, he was offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints (2024), pass game coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers (2023) and Denver Broncos (2022), and offensive coordinator (2021) and quarterbacks coach (2019-2020) for the Minnesota Vikings.
The Raiders are finalizing an agreement to hire Kubiak as head coach due to his success leading the Seahawks' top offense (third in scoring, eighth in points per game) in 2025 with QB Sam Darnold. They have the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, $81.3 million in cap space, and plan to build around projected pick Fernando Mendoza.
Raiders owner Mark Davis assigned minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek to lead the coaching search. Kubiak was among 15 candidates who interviewed.
The deal cannot become official until after Super Bowl LX, where the Seahawks face the New England Patriots.
Kubiak's first task could include addressing DE Maxx Crosby's situation after his season-ending knee injury and disagreement with being shelved. He may also bring Seattle defensive coaches and faces pressure to develop rookie QB Fernando Mendoza.
