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ESPN names Las Vegas Raiders as ‘best fit’ for 3 2026 free agents

The NFL’s franchise tag window opened on Tuesday, and 2026 free agency is right around the corner. As a result, ESPN’s Matt Bowen released his Top 50 free agents and named the Las Vegas Raiders as “best fits” for three of them: cornerback Jaylen Watson, wide receiver Romeo Doubs and guard Zion Johnson. CB Jaylen […]

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Las Vegas Raiders reportedly hire Zach Azzanni as wide receivers coach

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak continues to fill out his first coaching staff, reportedly hiring Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni to the same position in Las Vegas, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Let’s get to know Azzanni some more. Previous job: He was the Steelers’ wide receivers coach under […]

Bad fits in Klint Kubiak’s offense on Las Vegas Raiders’ roster

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new head coach, officially hiring former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak after the Super Bowl. This means the Raiders will shift toward the Kyle Shanahan-Sean McVay style of offense, featuring a wide-zone heavy rushing attack and a lot of play-action concepts off of that in the passing game, […]

Las Vegas Raiders had reason to keep Joe Woods on staff

Role: Defensive Pass Game Coordinator Previous Role: Defensive Pass Game Coordinator Previous Team: Las Vegas Raiders Age: 55 The Las Vegas Raiders made their second coaching move, retaining pass game coordinator Joe Woods under new defensive coordinator Rob Leonard. Woods, previously worked with head coach Klint Kubiak during their time together with the New Orleans […]

Raiders free agency: Cornerback Josh Jobe familiar face at position of need

There was a time where the Silver & Black was the eventual home of Super Bowl heroes-turned-NFL free agents. The names Larry Brown (cornerback), Desmond Howard (wide receiver/return man), and Malcolm Smith (linebacker) standout as big game MVPs to head West back in the day. While that trio didn’t pan out — Smith had two […]

Matt Robinson shows versatility to Las Vegas Raiders secondary

Role: Secondary Coach Previous Role: Assistant Defensive Line Coach Previous Team: New York Giants Age: 32 The Raiders have reportedly hired former Ravens coach, and Giants assistant defensive line coach, Matt Robinson as their secondary coach, yes that felt weird typing. Robinson is close with current Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Leonard from their time in […]

Details of Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach search, landing Klint Kubiak emerge

Primarily because the team has churned through so many in the past, a popular question among Las Vegas Raiders fans is how the organization went about its process to hire a new head coach. Well, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer recently detailed how Las Vegas landed former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. “The Raiders wanted […]

Biggest Raiders need in 2026?

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Las Vegas Raiders to add Rick Dennison to coaching staff

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to add former Seattle Seahawks run game coordinator and senior offensive advisor Rick Dennison to Klink Kubiak’s coaching staff, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Dennison brings 30 years of NFL coaching experience to the Raiders. His first coaching job was in 1995 as an offensive assistant with the […]

Las Vegas Raiders hire Travis Smith as defensive line coach

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has been busy filling out his coaching staff over the last several days, including hiring Travis Smith as the Raiders’ defensive line coach on Monday, according to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden. Smith was the Tennessee Titans’ defensive run game coordinator last season. Tennessee’s run defense ranked 15th in […]

Andrew Janocko provides quarterback insight for Las Vegas Raiders offense

Role: Offensive Coordinator Previous Role: Quarterbacks Coach Previous Team: Seattle Seahawks Age: 37 The Raiders have hired Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko as their next offensive coordinator, per multiple reports. The Clearfield Area, Pennsylvania native spent four years at Pittsburgh as a quarterback and has bounced around with a variety of positions in his NFL […]

Joe DeCamillis brings experience to Las Vegas Raiders special teams

Role: Special Teams Coordinator Previous Role: Assistant Head Coach & Special Teams Coordinator Previous Team: South Carolina Gamecocks (NCAA) Age: 60 Early on Sunday morning, it was announced that the Raiders will be hiring veteran special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis as their next special teams coordinator. The nearly 35 year NFL veteran hasn’t coached in […]

Proposed Maxx Crosby to New England Patriots trade should intrigue Las Vegas Raiders

Trading star defensive end Maxx Crosby has been one of the biggest storylines surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason, and don’t expect that to change anytime soon. As a result, CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan put together five potential trade packages for Crosby, naming the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks and […]

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Las Vegas Raiders coaching staff: Meet secondary coach Matt Robinson

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is continuing add to his coaching staff as he has hired Matt Robinson as his defensive backs coach according to ESPN. Let’s get to know Robinson some more: Current job: He was was by new New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh this offseason to be their […]

Las Vegas Raiders hire Andrew Janocko as offensive coordinator

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has hired his offensive coordinator, reaching a deal with former Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko after meeting with him on Sunday, according to ESPN. The Raiders have also reportedly interviewed Seattle Seahawks wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson for the job. Let’s get to know Janocko: Current […]

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Rob Leonard brings excitement as Las Vegas Raiders new defensive coordinator

Role: Defensive Coordinator Previous Role: Defensive line Coach & Run Game Coordinator Previous Team: Las Vegas Raiders Age: 38 The Las Vegas Raiders have hired defensive coordinator Rob Leonard as their next defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. Leonard has been with the Raiders since 2023 and has served as the teams defensive line coach […]

Las Vegas Raiders reportedly hire Joe DeCamillis as special teams coach

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is continuing to fill his staff as he reportedly has hired veteran special teams coach Joe DeCamillis, according to CBS Sports. Let’s get to know DeCamillis some more: Current job: DeCamillis was the special teams coach at South Carolina in the 2025 season. Age: He is 60. […]

Could the Las Vegas Raiders trade for Tee Higgins this offseason?

The Las Vegas Raiders are starting to complete their coaching staff after hiring Klint Kubiak. They have hired Rob Leonard as defensive coordinator and will continue to add to the coaching staff before the NFL Combine. Once the coaching staff is complete, they can begin planning how to add star players. One place where people […]

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Early thoughts on Las Vegas Raiders making Rob Leonard defensive coordinator

The Las Vegas Raiders promoted defensive line coach Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator on Saturday. Here are some thoughts on the move: He deserves chance: Leonard, who has been with the Raiders for three seasons, is a well-respected coach around the NFL and he has had success. He has been an NFL coach for 13 […]

Las Vegas Raiders promote Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator, retain Joe Woods

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is starting to fill out his coaching staff, promoting Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator and keeping Joe Woods as defensive pass game coordinator, according to NFL Network. Leonard has been with the Raiders since 2023, serving as the defensive line coach under former defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, […]