Overview
- Las Vegas made the hire official Monday and introduced the 38-year-old Tuesday in Henderson after he confirmed the move on the Super Bowl field.
- ESPN reported a five-year deal as Kubiak becomes the Raiders’ sixth head coach since 2021 following last season’s 3–14 finish under Pete Carroll.
- Kubiak said he is prioritizing a physical defensive identity and is vetting coordinator candidates, while NFL Network links Andrew Janocko and Jake Peetz from Seattle for offensive roles.
- With the No. 1 pick and about $90–91 million in cap space, the Raiders begin roster planning widely expected to center on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, though Kubiak declined to discuss specific prospects.
- An NFL executive praised Kubiak’s offensive acumen but cautioned that organizational instability in Las Vegas could challenge a turnaround.