US EditionRaiders Promote Rob Leonard to Defensive Coordinator Under New Coach Klint Kubiak
Rob Leonard's promotion preserves defensive continuity and could aid in retaining star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, as the Raiders aim for stability under new head coach Klint Kubiak.
- Promoting Leonard from inside the staff, the Las Vegas Raiders announced on February 15, 2026, that Rob Leonard was named their new defensive coordinator.
- Staying in-house, the Raiders aimed to preserve their defensive approach by promoting Rob Leonard on Sunday, choosing continuity over speculated external candidate Schwartz and addressing offseason issues with Maxx Crosby.
- Having spent three seasons with the Raiders, Leonard's résumé includes 16 years of NFL coaching experience and inherits a defense allowing 3.9 yards per rush and 105 tackles for loss.
- With the coordinator job filled, the Las Vegas Raiders have addressed a pressing offseason vacancy, as Klint Kubiak will continue calling offensive plays while Rob Leonard assumes full control of the defense.
- Over the longer term, the hire could shape the Raiders' roster decisions as Leonard has proven valuable to the front office by remaining through staff turnover and developing Raiders' defensive linemen.
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By MARK ANDERSON HENDERSON, Nevada, USA (AP) — New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak wasted no time in choosing his offensive and defensive coordinators since being hired less than a week ago. Raiders defensive line coach and running game coordinator Rob Leonard was officially promoted to defensive coordinator on Sunday, and Andrew Janocko, quarterbacks coach for the Seahawks, will follow Kubiak from Seattle to become the offensive coord…
Reports: Raiders promote Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator
Charean Williams , Facebook The Raiders have a new defensive coordinator, and it’s not Jim Schwartz. Despite talk of the possibility of Schwartz going to Las Vegas, the Raiders are staying in-house. Klint Kubiak not only is keeping assistant Rob Leonard, the team’s new head coach is promoting Leonard to defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. The sides are finalizing the deal. Leonard has coached for the Raiders for the past three …
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