Las Vegas is getting another Seahawks coach to join Clint Kubiak

The Las Vegas Raiders they are looking to build a winnerand they’re doing it by raiding the staff of the reigning Super Bowl champions. Just days after naming Clint Kubiak as the 25th head coach in franchise history, the Raiders are expected to hire Rick Dennison as a key addition to the offensive staff.

Dennison combines Silver and Black after serving as the running game coordinator and senior offensive advisor for the Seattle Seahawks. His arrival marks a significant reunion, as he worked closely with Kubiak during Seattle’s historic 14-3 run and subsequent Super Bowl LX victory.

With over 30 years of NFL coaching experience, including stints as offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills, Dennison brings a wealth of institutional knowledge to a Raiders team desperate for offensive stability.

The connection between the two teams was on full display early last year during their preseason opener on August 7, 2025. In a game that ended in a rare 23-23 tie, both teams’ offensive philosophies were tested. During that contest, current Raiders quarterback Geno Smith, then the Seahawks’ starter, played the first series for Las Vegas before giving way to Aidan O’Connell.

O’Connell finished the night with 205 passing yards and one touchdown, although he threw two interceptions. On the ground, the Raiders struggled to find a rhythm, with rookie Ashton Ginty managing just -1 yard on three carries.

Dennison’s primary task will be to fix those woes in a hurry. The Raiders finished the 2025 regular season with a disappointing 3-14 record, ranking near the bottom of the league in several offensive categories. By bringing in a veteran like Dennison to coordinate the run game, Kubiak clearly prioritizes “product” in the trenches.

As the Raiders move into the Kubiak era, a staff is quickly forming with a championship pedigree. If Dennison can replicate the success he found in the Pacific Northwest, the Vegas faithful could finally have something to cheer for in 2026.