In the immediate aftermath of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald was already confronting his first major loss of the new season. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak addressed the swirling rumors connecting him to the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coaching vacancy.

“Yeah! That’s up to God, and we’re just gonna we’re gonna enjoy tonight,” Kubiak told Stacey Dales of NFL Network. “You guys know I’m going to Las Vegas. I’m fired up about it. But tonight, for one more night. Hell yeah, I’m going, of course. I’m going. Yeah, just confirmed it right here.” 

Kubiak’s impending arrival is the final step in a massive organizational overhaul for the Raiders, who have already begun clearing house to make way for their new head coach and his staff.

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The move comes after the Las Vegas Raiders decided to focus their head coaching search on Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported that the Raiders believe Kubiak is the right fit for the job.

At just 38 years old, Kubiak has made a big impact in his first season leading Seattle’s offense. The Seahawks finished the 2025 regular season ranked third in points scored and eighth in total yards. They have continued that success in the playoffs, scoring 72 points across two games on their way to the Super Bowl. For now, Kubiak remains focused on preparing his offense to face a strong Patriots defense.

Kubiak’s success has made him one of the most talked-about coaching candidates this year. He spoke with several teams, including the Cardinals, Falcons, Ravens, Dolphins, and Giants. After a second interview with Las Vegas, the Raiders decided to center their search on him.

Kubiak’s rapid ascent is built on a diverse coaching foundation. He broke into the league with the Vikings in 2021 and later honed his skills under his father, Gary Kubiak, during a stint with the Denver Broncos, giving him a unique blend of modern and traditional offensive principles.

Even as Kubiak celebrated a Super Bowl win, the Raiders were already busy clearing the deck for his arrival.

Raiders clean house ahead of Kubiak’s arrival

In preparation for Kubiak’s arrival, the Las Vegas Raiders have cleaned house, firing more than a dozen coaches to signal a fresh start for the franchise. Among the most notable departures is Greg Olson, who served as quarterbacks coach and later stepped in as interim offensive coordinator.

Olson took over after the Raiders moved on from offensive coordinator Chip Kelly following offensive struggles. With Kelly dismissed, Olson helped guide the offense through the remainder of the season.

The shakeup also included the firing of Brennan Carroll and Nate Carroll (both sons of Pete Carroll). Their exits further signal that the Raiders are fully moving on from the previous coaching era and clearing the path for new leadership to reshape the staff moving forward.

Several position coaches were also released following disappointing results on the field. Wide receivers coach Chris Beatty was dismissed after a lack of progress from the team’s young receivers. Inside linebackers coach John Glenn and safeties coach Marcus Robertson were also let go. On special teams, assistant coordinator Derius Swinton and Kade Rannings were dismissed, along with running backs coach Leland McCullough and tight ends coach Luke Steckel.

The pressure is now on Kubiak to leverage this clean slate, build a staff in his own image, and quickly turn around a Raiders franchise desperate for a new identity.