Klint Kubiak Confirmed as New Head Coach for Las Vegas Raiders; Brother Klay Kubiak Draws Steelers' Interest
Klint Kubiak, currently the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, has been confirmed as the new head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. The official announcement and formal procedures are expected to occur following Super Bowl 60, in which Kubiak is participating with the Seahawks. Concurrently, the Pittsburgh Steelers have formally requested an interview with Klay Kubiak, Klint's brother and offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, marking his first such interview request. These developments are part of ongoing coaching changes across the National Football League.
Klint Kubiak to Lead Las Vegas Raiders
Klint Kubiak has confirmed he will assume the head coaching role for the Las Vegas Raiders. This agreement was previously reported by ESPN and NFL Network. Due to NFL regulations, Kubiak cannot officially accept the position until the Seattle Seahawks' season concludes after Super Bowl 60. He has publicly stated that his immediate focus remains on coaching the Seahawks in the championship game.
Prior to his confirmation, Kubiak, 38, had conducted second interviews with both the Las Vegas Raiders and the Arizona Cardinals for their head coaching vacancies. He had also garnered interest from other teams for head coaching positions, including the Falcons, Ravens, Dolphins, and Giants.
Klint Kubiak's appointment follows a period of significant coaching turnover for the Raiders, who have conducted three full coaching searches since the 2021 season.
Kubiak's Coaching Background
Klint Kubiak's coaching experience includes serving as offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks (2025), New Orleans Saints (2024), and Minnesota Vikings. He also held roles as passing game coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers (2023) and Denver Broncos. In his 2025 season as the Seahawks' offensive coordinator, the team's offense ranked third in points scored and eighth in total yards, a season that culminated in a Super Bowl appearance. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a candidate for Offensive Player of the Year under his system. Klint Kubiak is the son of Gary Kubiak, a former NFL head coach who won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos.
Raiders' Recent Coaching History and Future Outlook
Klint Kubiak's appointment follows a period of significant coaching turnover for the Raiders. Recent head coaches include Josh McDaniels, who was dismissed midway through the 2023 season; Antonio Pierce, who served as interim coach for the remainder of 2023 before being hired full-time for 2024 and subsequently fired after one year; and Pete Carroll, who was appointed in early 2025 but released after the team finished the season with a 3-14 record. The Raiders have experienced consecutive seasons with double-digit losses, a pattern not seen since 2017-18, and have reached the playoffs twice since January 2003.
The Raiders are projected to hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and are expected to target a quarterback, potentially Indiana's Fernando Mendoza. The team aims to pair Kubiak, who has an offensive background, with a new quarterback to enhance performance within the AFC West division. Key players on the roster include tight end Brock Bowers, who set NFL rookie records for receptions (112) and receiving yards by a tight end (1,194) in 2024, and defensive end Maxx Crosby, who is under contract through 2029. The team's quarterback situation remains unresolved, with potential solutions through free agency or the upcoming draft.
Potential Staff Additions for Raiders
Klint Kubiak is expected to bring several staff members from Seattle to Las Vegas. Sean Mannion, current Eagles offensive coordinator, has been linked with the Raiders due to his familiarity with the Kubiak family's offensive style. Potential candidates for offensive coordinator under Kubiak include:
- Andrew Janocko: Currently the Seahawks' Quarterbacks Coach, Janocko has worked with Kubiak in Minnesota, New Orleans, and Seattle. In 2020, as the Vikings' quarterbacks coach, Kirk Cousins recorded 4,265 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions with a 105.0 QBR.
- Justin Outten: The Seahawks' Running Backs Coach, Outten previously worked with Kubiak in Denver. During the latter part of the 2025 season, as the Seahawks' assistant offensive line coach and run game coordinator, he contributed to the unit's efficiency, which ranked seventh in rushing efficiency and fourth in yards per game from Week 11 onwards.
- Jake Peetz: The Seahawks' Pass Game Coordinator, Peetz has been identified as a candidate for both the Raiders' and Seahawks' offensive coordinator positions. He previously served as the Raiders' quarterbacks coach from 2015-2017.
Pittsburgh Steelers Interview Klay Kubiak
The Pittsburgh Steelers have formally requested an interview with Klay Kubiak, the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. This marks the first interview request received by Klay Kubiak for a coaching position.
Klay Kubiak is currently in his fifth season with the 49ers and his first as the team's offensive coordinator. He contributes to game planning responsibilities, while head coach Kyle Shanahan is responsible for calling plays. In the recent season, the 49ers' offense ranked seventh in total yards and tenth in scoring. Klay Kubiak is the son of Gary Kubiak, former head coach for the Broncos and Texans.
Other Coaching Search Developments
The Steelers have also requested interviews with several other coaching professionals, including:
- Ejiro Evero, Panthers defensive coordinator
- Brian Flores, Vikings defensive coordinator
- Jeff Hafley, Packers defensive coordinator
- Jesse Minter, Chargers defensive coordinator
- Nate Scheelhaase, Rams passing game coordinator
- Chris Shula, Rams defensive coordinator
- Anthony Weaver, Dolphins defensive coordinator
Separately, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is a candidate for head coaching roles and has conducted interviews with teams including the Dolphins, Ravens, Titans, Cardinals, and Falcons.