New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is starting to fill out his coaching staff, promoting Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator and keeping Joe Woods as defensive pass game coordinator, according to NFL Network.
Leonard has been with the Raiders since 2023, serving as the defensive line coach under former defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who recently joined Mike McCarthy’s staff with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ahead of last season, Las Vegas added defensive run game coordinator to Leonard’s title. The Silver and Black’s defense ranked 17th in total rushing yards allowed but fourth in average yards per carry allowed.
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Meanwhile, last year was Woods’ first with the Raiders. Previously, he was the Cleveland Browns (2020-2022) and New Orleans Saints (2023-2024) defensive coordinator, working on the same staff as Kubiak for one year in New Orleans. Las Vegas ranked 14th in passing yards allowed in 2025.
These are the second and third additions to Kubiak’s first coaching staff with the Raiders. Earlier this week, former San Diego Chargers and interim Tennessee Titans head coach Mike McCoy was named assistant head coach.
