The Las Vegas Raiders hired Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as head coach on a five-year, $75 million deal just two days after he led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl LX victory.
While the Raiders have not officially disclosed financial terms, multiple league reports project the agreement in the $70–75 million range over five years, putting Kubiak’s expected annual salary in the $14–15 million band rather than a publicly confirmed figure.
The Stunning Departure
Feb 10, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak (center) poses at introductory press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center. From left: Marcus Allen, Mike Haynes, Howie Long, Kubiak, general manager John Spyktek, Charles Woodson and Rich Gannon. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Just 48 hours after leading Seattle to a 29-13 Super Bowl LX victory over New England, Klint Kubiak accepted a five-year, $75 million head coaching contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.
The 38-year-old offensive coordinator left a championship organization to resurrect the NFL’s worst offense, a unit that averaged just 14.1 points per game in 2025, the league’s worst.
Seattle’s Offensive Revolution
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak on the sideline against the New England Patriots in the first half in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Under Kubiak’s direction, the Seahawks jumped from 18th in scoring (22.1 points per game) to 3rd (28.4 points per game) in a single season.
The rushing attack surged from 28th (95.7 yards per game) to 10th (123.3 yards per game).
Quarterback Sam Darnold transformed from career bust to Super Bowl champion, while Kenneth Walker III won MVP with 135 rushing yards—the first running back MVP in 28 years.
Rock Bottom in Las Vegas
Jan 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders place kicker Daniel Carlson (8 kicks a 60-yard field goal out of the hold of punter AJ Cole (6) with eight seconds left against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Raiders finished 3-14 under Pete Carroll in 2025—the worst record in the NFL. Their offense ranked 32nd in both points (14.1 per game) and total yards (245.2 per game), creating a staggering 14.3-point gap between Kubiak’s championship Seattle offense and his new Las Vegas unit.
The rebuilding challenge requires addressing 8-10 roster positions while simultaneously installing an entirely new offensive system.
Raiders’ Foundation Pieces
Jan 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders place kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks a 60-yard field goal out of the hold of punter AJ Cole (6) with eight seconds left against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Despite the disastrous 2025 season, Las Vegas possesses compelling building blocks. Tight end Brock Bowers delivered a record-setting type of rookie season, with around 1,200 receiving yards in just 12 games.
Running back Ashton Jeanty nearly reached 1,000 rushing yards on heavy usage as a rookie.
The Raiders are positioned near the top of the draft with a chance to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and are projected to have one of the NFL’s largest cap-space cushions, giving them significant room to operate in free agency.
The Brady Factor
Aug 26, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Former NFL player Tom Brady on the field before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Raiders minority owner Tom Brady directly influenced the hiring after calling Kubiak’s play-calling “legendary” during his Fox broadcast of the NFC Championship game.
Brady’s commentary during Seahawks-Rams became one factor in GM John Spytek’s decision-making, underscoring the unusually direct influence a Super Bowl-winning quarterback now holds in a head coach hiring process.
The Mismatch Problem
Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak reacts against the Carolina Panthers during the pregame at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Kubiak’s outside-zone blocking scheme requires athletic offensive linemen capable of reaching second-level defenders, but the current Raiders personnel were built for a gap-blocking system.
This personnel mismatch could cost more than $50 million in capital redeployment.
Historical data shows that first-time head coaches often underperform their coordinators, adding risk to an already challenging system transplantation that requires personnel archetypes Las Vegas currently lacks.
The Nomadic Coach Finds Roots
Aug 20, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak talks to tight end Foster Moreau (87) during practice at Yulman Stadium (Tulane). Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Kubiak famously stated, “It’s not fun as a dad to move your family around” after relocating through six coordinator stops in six years, Minnesota, Denver, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Seattle.
Yet the work-obsessed coach who operates on minimal sleep accepted the Raiders job partly because the five-year deal finally provides stability for his wife, Tessa, and four children.
Earning Trust Daily
Feb 4, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak speaks to the media at the San Jose Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Seahawks head coach praised him as “a relationship person” and “a leader,” while Raiders legends Howie Long, Marcus Allen, Tim Brown, and Rich Gannon surrounded him at the podium—a symbolic organizational reset after Pete Carroll’s 3-14 disaster.
Brady’s commentary during Seahawks-Rams became one factor in GM John Spytek’s decision-making, underscoring the unusually direct influence a Super Bowl-winning quarterback now holds in a head coach hiring process.
The $75 Million Question
Feb 10, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak speaks at introductory press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Kubiak’s hiring represents the Raiders’ bet on institutional credibility with a proven offensive mind rather than another coaching experiment. His championship pedigree and the five-year, $ 15 million-per-year commitment signal organizational seriousness.
Yet the harsh reality remains: system transplantation to a roster lacking his personnel archetypes presents significant integration risks.
Success requires not just scheme installation but a complete organizational transformation—precisely what Raiders ownership is gambling $75 million to achieve.
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Sources:
ESPN Raiders hiring reports Feb 2026
NFL Network Super Bowl LX coverage
Raiders.com official announcements
Fox Sports Tom Brady commentary
Seattle Seahawks 2025 season stats
Raiders 2025 season statistics
Sports Illustrated coaching search details
Pro Football Reference historical data
