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Raiders Hire Janocko to Revamp Last-Place Offense

2/17/2026

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Summary

Raiders Hire Janocko

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Andrew Janocko as offensive coordinator, reuniting him with head coach Klint Kubiak.
Janocko previously served as Seahawks quarterbacks coach and coached with the Vikings and Saints.
He will oversee the development of projected No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza.
The Raiders aim to improve an offense that ranked last in 2025, and Klint Kubiak will handle playcalling amid restructuring.

Summary

Raiders Restructure Coaching

The Las Vegas Raiders promoted Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator, after serving as run game coordinator and defensive line coach for four seasons.
The Raiders hired Mike McCoy as assistant head coach, joining head coach Klint Kubiak.
Andrew Janocko is expected to be appointed offensive coordinator, reuniting with Kubiak from Seattle and New Orleans.
The coaching staff restructuring follows a challenging season.

History

Historical Context

In 2025, the Las Vegas Raiders underwent significant coaching changes, hiring Klint Kubiak as head coach after a disappointing 3–14 season. This marked their fourth head coach in five seasons, reflecting a trend in the NFL where teams frequently restructure coaching staff to improve performance. The Raiders aimed to revitalize their offense by appointing Andrew Janocko as offensive coordinator.

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Raiders Hire Janocko

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Andrew Janocko as offensive coordinator, reuniting him with head coach Klint Kubiak.
Janocko previously served as Seahawks quarterbacks coach and coached with the Vikings and Saints.
He will oversee the development of projected No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza.
The Raiders aim to improve an offense that ranked last in 2025, and Klint Kubiak will handle playcalling amid restructuring.

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