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2026 Head Coach Candidate Tracker: Raiders interview five candidates in first week

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Raiders interview five candidates in first week of coaching search

The Las Vegas Raiders completed interviews with five candidates for the team's head coach position last week.

Here's a look at the candidates, as well as some background information on their coaching careers.

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AP Photo/Jeff Dean

Kevin Stefanski

Previous role: Cleveland Browns Head Coach

Bio: Stefanski posted a 45-56 record during his six seasons as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. A two-time AP Coach of the Year, he led the Browns to two postseason appearances and two 11-win seasons. In his first season with the Browns, the team went to the playoffs for the first time since 2002 and won their first playoff game since 1994. Prior to Cleveland, he spent 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings in various roles before becoming their offensive coordinator in 2019.

AP Photo/David Zalubowski
AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Matt Nagy

Current role: Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator

Bio: Nagy is a veteran NFL coach who has spent the majority of his career working alongside Andy Reid, beginning as a coaching intern with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008. He joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, rising from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator and helping guide the offense during Patrick Mahomes' rookie season. Nagy was hired as head coach of the Chicago Bears in 2018, earning AP NFL Coach of the Year honors after leading the team to a 12-4 record and a division title. He returned to Kansas City in 2022 and took over as offensive coordinator in 2023.

AP Photo/David Zalubowski
AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Davis Webb

Current role: Denver Broncos offensive pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach

Bio: Webb is a former quarterback who transitioned into coaching after a six‑year playing career with the Giants, Jets and Bills. He joined the Broncos staff in 2023 and spent two seasons as quarterbacks coach before being promoted to offensive pass game coordinator in 2025. Webb oversaw the development of rookie quarterback Bo Nix in 2024, helping him set franchise rookie records after completing 376-of-567 passes (66.3%) for 3,775 yards with 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

AP Photo/Eric Lutzens
AP Photo/Eric Lutzens

Vance Joseph

Current role: Denver Broncos defensive coordinator

Bio: Joseph, currently serving as the Denver Broncos defensive coordinator, has more than two decades of coaching experience including coordinator roles with Miami and Arizona, along with a two‑year stint as the Broncos head coach from 2017–18. Joseph has coached 11 Associated Press All‑Pros, 16 Pro Bowlers and one AP Defensive Player of the Year. In his three years as the Broncos defensive coordinator, his defense has recorded the most sacks (173.0) in the NFL.

AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson

Klint Kubiak

Current role: Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator

Bio: Kubiak joined the Seahawks as offensive coordinator in January 2025 and in his first season with Seattle, helped guide an offense that finished third in the league in points scored, contributing to a 14-3 record and the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed. Before arriving in Seattle, he held the same role with the New Orleans Saints in 2024 and worked as the San Francisco 49ers' passing game coordinator in 2023. Kubiak also spent time with the Denver Broncos as passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach and previously coached quarterbacks and receivers during two stints with the Minnesota Vikings.

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