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Kubiak Emerges as Top Candidate for Raiders Head Coach

1/26/2026

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Klint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator, is a leading candidate to replace Pete Carroll as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Raiders fired Pete Carroll after a 3-14 season, intensifying the coaching search and attention on Kubiak.
If hired, Kubiak would work with the Raiders’ first overall draft pick, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who had a standout college season.

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Story summary

Klint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator, is a leading candidate to replace Pete Carroll as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Raiders fired Pete Carroll after a 3-14 season, intensifying the coaching search and attention on Kubiak.
If hired, Kubiak would work with the Raiders’ first overall draft pick, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who had a standout college season.