Klint Kubiak and the Las Vegas Raiders have made a serious hire for the 2026 season and beyond. The move comes less than one full week after Kubiak’s hire was made official.
Here are the full details.
Feb 10, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak speaks at introductory press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 10, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak speaks at introductory press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Raiders Expected to Hire Veteran Joe DeCamillis as Special Teams Coordinator Under Klint Kubiak
The Las Vegas Raiders are adding a wealth of NFL experience to their coaching staff, with Joe DeCamillis expected to join as special teams coordinator under new head coach Klint Kubiak. The move, first reported by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz on February 15, 2026, brings a proven veteran back to the pros after a two-year stint in college football.
Zenitz cited sources:
“The #Raiders are expected to hire South Carolina’s Joe DeCamillis as special teams coordinator, sources tell @CBSSports. Before South Carolina and working at Texas in 2023, DeCamillis was a special teams coach in the NFL for 31 years.”
DeCamillis, 60, has an extensive resume with 31 years in the NFL as a special teams coach/coordinator. Highlights include:
Two Super Bowl wins: As special teams coordinator with the Denver Broncos (Super Bowl 50, 2015) and Los Angeles Rams (Super Bowl LVI, 2021).
Long tenures with teams like the New York Giants (1993-1996), Atlanta Falcons (1997-2006), Dallas Cowboys (2009-2012), Chicago Bears (2013-2014), Jacksonville Jaguars (multiple stints), and Rams (2021-2022).
The Broncos title came under Gary Kubiak (Klint’s father, then head coach), with current Raiders GM John Spytek also on that Denver staff as a scout—adding personal and professional connections that likely facilitated the hire.
After leaving the Rams in 2023, DeCamillis spent 2023 as special teams coordinator at Texas before joining South Carolina in 2024 as associate head coach and special teams coordinator under Shane Beamer. There, he overhauled the unit (new specialists in every role), earned a Broyles Award nomination in his second season, and produced strong rankings and standout performers despite a complete rebuild.
Why This Hire Fits the Raiders’ Rebuild
Dec 13, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dec 13, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Kubiak, hired after his success as Seattle’s OC and with ties to the Kubiak family tree, is quickly assembling a staff emphasizing experience and reliability. This comes right after promoting Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator and reportedly hiring Andrew Janocko (from Seattle) as offensive coordinator.
DeCamillis’s disciplined, dependable approach to special teams—focusing on fundamentals, return games, and coverage units—addresses a key area for a Raiders team looking to improve field position and win the “hidden yardage” battles. His Super Bowl pedigree and prior work with the Kubiak lineage make him a natural fit in this rebuild phase.
Raiders fans: Excited about DeCamillis’s experience bolstering special teams? Could this help turn around a unit that struggled in recent years? Share your thoughts below—Kubiak’s staff is coming together fast!
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