Andrew Janocko is heading to the desert, and not just for a quick visit. After interviewing with the Raiders over the weekend, the former Seahawks quarterbacks coach is expected to join Klint Kubiak’s staff in Las Vegas as the team’s new offensive coordinator.
This move reunites Janocko with Kubiak, a pairing that’s becoming something of a familiar sight across the league. The two have worked closely together before, with Janocko serving as quarterbacks coach under Kubiak in both New Orleans and Minnesota. That kind of continuity can be a game-changer for a team looking to build a cohesive offensive identity from the ground up.
Janocko most recently coached quarterbacks in Seattle during the 2025 season, where Kubiak was the offensive coordinator before being tapped to lead the Raiders as head coach. While Janocko’s time in Seattle was brief, his experience working alongside Kubiak in multiple systems gives him a leg up in implementing the kind of offense the Raiders are expected to run.
Before his stint in Seattle, Janocko spent two years as the quarterbacks coach in Chicago, helping develop young talent in a challenging offensive environment. That experience, combined with his familiarity with Kubiak’s playbook and philosophy, makes him a logical fit for a Raiders team that’s clearly looking to establish consistency and direction on the offensive side of the ball.
As for Seattle, they considered keeping Janocko in-house to replace Kubiak as offensive coordinator. But instead, the Seahawks are expected to go in a different direction, turning to 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury to take over the role under new head coach Mike Macdonald. It’s a fresh start for both teams, with two young coaching staffs aiming to make their mark.
For the Raiders, bringing in Janocko is more than just a familiar face-it’s a strategic move to build offensive continuity and give Kubiak a trusted voice in the room as he begins his first head coaching job. And for Janocko, it’s another step forward in a career that’s quietly been building momentum through steady, behind-the-scenes work with quarterbacks and offensive development.
Now, the spotlight shifts to Vegas, where the Kubiak-Janocko connection will be tested in one of the league’s most intriguing rebuilds.