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Raiders Promote Rob Leonard to DC and Hire Andrew Janocko as OC

Klint Kubiak installs trusted lieutenants to stabilize his staff during a pivotal offseason.

Overview

  • Las Vegas is set to hire Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko as offensive coordinator, with Kubiak retaining play-calling duties, per multiple reports.
  • The Raiders are elevating defensive line coach and run game coordinator Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator, giving the first-time play-caller a familiar voice for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby, whose future remains uncertain.
  • Before promoting Leonard, Las Vegas evaluated external defensive coordinator options, including an interview with Packers assistant DeMarcus Covington, according to NFL Network reporting.
  • Seattle is hiring 49ers tight ends coach and run game coordinator Brian Fleury to replace Kubiak as offensive coordinator, maintaining scheme continuity after the Super Bowl run.
  • The Raiders hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, widely expected to be Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, adding urgency to staff decisions shaping the offense and defense.