The Raiders are promoting run game coordinator/defensive line coach Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
are expected to promote run game coordinator/defensive line coach Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN 's Adam Schefter., whose future with the organization remains uncertain following the hiring of first-time head coach Klint Kubiak.
The Raiders are also retaining Joe Woods as defensive pass-game coordinator, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Raiders' defense was inconsistent throughout the 2025 season under former defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and coach Pete Carroll. Both coaches tried to mesh their defensive philosophies together, but the plan backfired. Las Vegas was 25th in points allowed and 14th in total yards allowed . Opponents converted 46.3% of their third-down attempts against the Raiders. Despite the Raiders' struggles, the unit was solid against the run. Las Vegas gave up 3.9 yards per carry -- fourth-best in the league. Crosby finished with 10 sacks and 26 run stuffs. Defensive tackleflashed down the stretch. He recorded four sacks in the final five games of the regular season.
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