The Las Vegas Raiders have officially hired Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, marking a major shift as they pursue a return to championship contention.

Kubiak is set to be formally introduced in Las Vegas, with discussions already underway about his initial coaching staff, including potential offensive and defensive coordinators such as Andrew Janocko and Aden Durde.

This hire completes a rapid coaching turnover for the Raiders, who have now had three head coaches in three seasons and are aiming to stabilize the franchise since moving to Las Vegas in 2020.

The move comes amid widespread preseason chatter about roster upgrades and trade possibilities as the Raiders look to reshape the roster for the coming season.

Kubiak’s offensive philosophy has been refined through prior roles, including serving as Offensive Passing Game Specialist with the 49ers in 2023.

His NFL coaching path began at Texas A&M, where he worked as Offensive Quality Control and then Graduate Assistant/Inside Wide Receivers coach, laying a foundation in offensive development.

The Raiders face a long-running challenge to return to the playoffs, emphasizing the significance of the coaching change in their broader rebuilding effort.

Public discussions touch on other coaching candidates, with Jim Schwartz considered an ideal fit but viewed as unlikely due to potential 2026 season opt-out.

This story is part of a broader NFL Insiders package featuring related interviews and season previews as the league heads toward the upcoming year.

Kubiak’s rise includes stints as quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator with the Vikings, highlighting his progression to play-caller responsibilities.

He also gained experience as Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks coach with the Broncos in 2022, adding pass-game coordination to his repertoire.

Earlier in his career, he served as a wide receivers coach at Kansas in 2015, contributing to his varied offensive background.