The Las Vegas Raiders have made a significant coaching shake-up, parting ways with over a dozen coaches across both offensive and defensive units. This move comes as the team prepares for the 2026 season under new head coach Klint Kubiak. Here's a breakdown of the changes and the impact on the team's future.
Offensive Coaching Changes
- Greg Olson, QB Coach: Olson, who served as the interim OC and QB coach this season, is a leading candidate for the Philadelphia Eagles' QB coach position. His unit struggled, ranking 30th in points and 28th in yards, with quarterbacks Geno Smith, Kenny Pickett, and Aidan O'Connell posting a 66% completion rate, 2851 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions.
- Nate Carroll, Asst. QB & Game Management Coach: Carroll, the youngest son of a former Raiders head coach, worked under the Seahawks and Panthers before joining the Raiders. The team ranked 24th in game management EPA, indicating areas for improvement.
- Chris Beatty, WR Coach: Beatty, a longtime college wide receiver coach, helped Tre Tucker set career highs in yards, receptions, and touchdowns. However, the Raiders' second- and fourth-round draft picks, Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton, showed limited development.
- Brennan Carroll, OL Coach: Carroll's unit faced challenges, ranking 22nd in pass block win rate and 32nd in yards before contact. The Raiders struggled with run blocking concepts and player development, particularly with Jackson Powers-Johnson and DJ Glaze.
- Andy Dickerson, Asst. OL Coach: The Raiders' offensive line also had issues, with self-teaching blocking and a lack of fundamental instruction.
Defensive Coaching Changes
- John Glenn, ILB Coach: Glenn, previously with the Commanders and Seahawks, helped develop young linebackers in Seattle. In Las Vegas, the unit struggled, with Germaine Pratt released early and Elandon Roberts and Devin White facing challenges in coverage and tackling.
- Tyrone McKenzie, Asst. ILB Coach: The Raiders' linebacker corps had its ups and downs, with White leading the team in tackles but struggling in coverage.
- Marcus Robertson, SAF Coach & Asst. DB: Robertson, who has experience with multiple teams, pushed the Raiders' backend coverage to the limit, with Jeremy Chinn exceeding expectations and Isaiah Pola-Mao struggling in coverage and tackling.
Special Teams Coaching Changes
- Derius Swinton, Asst. ST Coordinator: Swinton, who ranked 25th in EPA and 28th in DVOA, is expected to join the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Kade Rannings, Asst. ST Coordinator: The Raiders' special teams unit showed improvement in tackling, but there are still areas for development.
Retaining Coaches
Despite the changes, the Raiders are likely to retain some coaches, including Deland McCullough, Luke Steckel, Rob Leonard, Kenyon Jackson, Rip Rowan, and Joe Woods, who worked with new head coach Klint Kubiak in New Orleans.
