Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has all but confirmed that he will be leaving his current role to become the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. The 38-year-old Kubiak, who led the team to a Super Bowl 60 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, revealed in an on-field interview with the NFL Network that he is "fired up" about joining the Raiders and that it was always his intention to become their head coach.
Kubiak's stock has risen substantially after one season as offensive coordinator in Seattle, where he delivered a third-ranked scoring offense (28.4 per game) and eighth-best yards (351.4 per game) during the 2025 regular season. His impressive performance, combined with his experience as the son of former Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, has earned him widespread recognition within the NFL.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold described Kubiak as "the man" and praised his coaching abilities, stating that he knows the game and is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Fellow teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba echoed these sentiments, saying that Kubiak is an unbelievable coach who has been honored to play for him.
The Raiders' decision to appoint Kubiak as their head coach marks a significant change in leadership for the team, following the departure of former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll. The 38-year-old Kubiak will become the third head coach in Las Vegas since the team moved from Oakland in 2020.
With the No 1 pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, the Raiders are expected to select Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. However, their recent lack of playoff success has led owner Mark Davis to implement a new head coaching search process, which involves minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek.
Kubiak's appointment as the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders brings an end to speculation surrounding the team's leadership vacancy, and fans can now look forward to seeing him take the reins in the coming season.
Kubiak's stock has risen substantially after one season as offensive coordinator in Seattle, where he delivered a third-ranked scoring offense (28.4 per game) and eighth-best yards (351.4 per game) during the 2025 regular season. His impressive performance, combined with his experience as the son of former Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, has earned him widespread recognition within the NFL.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold described Kubiak as "the man" and praised his coaching abilities, stating that he knows the game and is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Fellow teammate Jaxon Smith-Njigba echoed these sentiments, saying that Kubiak is an unbelievable coach who has been honored to play for him.
The Raiders' decision to appoint Kubiak as their head coach marks a significant change in leadership for the team, following the departure of former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll. The 38-year-old Kubiak will become the third head coach in Las Vegas since the team moved from Oakland in 2020.
With the No 1 pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, the Raiders are expected to select Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. However, their recent lack of playoff success has led owner Mark Davis to implement a new head coaching search process, which involves minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek.
Kubiak's appointment as the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders brings an end to speculation surrounding the team's leadership vacancy, and fans can now look forward to seeing him take the reins in the coming season.
Kubiak is gonna be awesome as the new Raiders coach! I mean, he's already got the Seahawks' offense killing it under his guidance, so imagine what he'll do with a whole team behind him 
He's like the ultimate coach's son, having grown up watching his dad do the same job 
! He's like a breath of fresh air after that slow start by the team last season 
. Sam Darnold's right, he knows his stuff and is all about winning 
. And can you believe it? A new era for the Raiders has begun 
. I'm loving the vibe Tom Brady's bringing to the table too 
. Mark Davis must've done something right with this hiring, I gotta say 
. Now, let's see what Fernando Mendoza brings to the team next season... fingers crossed for a playoff run! 
So Klint Kubiak is finally heading to the Raiders, eh? I gotta say, after one season as OC in Seattle he made a huge impression! 
Mark Davis must've done some research to think Tom Brady & John Spytek will bring in that magic 
. Can't wait to see how it all plays out next season! 
I'm so hyped about this news! He's literally the best OC in the league right now and his experience with Sam Darnold is a huge plus 
. I love how passionate he was during that interview, it shows he's really committed to winning 
and this team is gonna be UNSTOPPABLE 
just saw the news about Klint Kubiak becoming the new head coach of the Raiders 
Sam Darnold said he's "the man" for a reason, tbh 
hope he brings some much-needed consistency to the team 
just thinking about Klint Kubiak joining the Raiders makes me wonder what changed his mind about leaving Seattle 
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. Raiders' new coach is gonna be awesome, gotta believe in it 
... think it's safe to say Darnold & Jaxon are gonna miss him tho 
! I've been following his career since he was with his dad Gary's Broncos and I gotta say, I've always believed he had what it takes to lead an NFL team to victory 
) and experience under his dad's wing. The Seahawks didn't stand a chance against him, I'm not surprised they're letting him go. Sam Darnold's been singing his praises all season and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's got the 'I'm honored to play for Kubiak' vibe going on 
. Now we just gotta see if he can bring that magic to Vegas and turn them into a playoff contender. With the No 1 pick, they're gonna be hoping Mendoza is the real deal... but let's be real, the Raiders need more than just talent, they need coaching acumen 
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. He came in and brought a new energy to their offense, which is no easy feat. I think it's gonna be tough for the Seahawks to replace him, especially with Darnold praising him so much 
The way he spoke about being "fired up" to join the team, I'm like YAAAS 
can't wait to see what he brings to the table! I've been following him since his days as a Broncos coach and I knew he was destined for big things 
. Can't these teams just keep it stable for once? Kubiak leaving Seattle is gonna hurt their offense like crazy 
. And now he's gonna try to lead the Raiders to a championship... good luck with that 
️. I think it's awesome that his son Gary's experience and Sam Darnold's praise for him helped earn him the head coach gig 
️! Bring on Kubiak, I'm excited to see what he brings to Vegas!