The Las Vegas Raiders have appointed Klint Kubiak as their new head coach mere hours after he guided the Seattle Seahawks to a commanding 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
Post-Game Confirmation
Kubiak, 38, hinted at the transition during on-field celebrations at Levi’s Stadium. ‘You guys know I’m going to Las Vegas,’ he told reporters. ‘I’m fired up about it. Hell yeah, I’m going.’
Championship Achievements
In his only season with the Seahawks, Kubiak delivered a 14-3 record and the franchise’s second Lombardi Trophy. He elevated Seattle’s offense to the NFL’s third-highest scoring unit, averaging 28.4 points per game.
Quarterback Sam Darnold earned his second Pro Bowl nod under Kubiak, posting a career-best 67.7% completion rate. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba thrived, topping the league with 1,793 receiving yards and securing Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Raiders’ Rebuilding Plans
The Raiders, who endured a 3-14 finish in 2025, hope Kubiak replicates his success. He steps in after Pete Carroll’s departure following one lackluster season.
Kubiak, son of former Super Bowl 50-winning coach Gary Kubiak with the Denver Broncos, brings experience from prior roles: offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints in 2024, Minnesota Vikings in 2021, and San Francisco 49ers staff in 2023, when the team led the NFL in red-zone touchdown efficiency at 67.2%.
Future Outlook
Kubiak plans to recruit key Seahawks assistants to Las Vegas as rebuilding begins. With $91 million in salary cap space—the league’s second-highest—the team has ample resources.
Top priorities include developing Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, Indiana’s quarterback and a projected top draft pick. Tom Brady intends to apply a ‘quarterback development manual’ that matches Kubiak’s approach.
This marks the fifth head coach for the Raiders since their 2020 relocation to Las Vegas, amid ongoing leadership changes. An introductory press conference is set for Henderson later this week.
