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Las Vegas Raiders training camp under new head coach Klint Kubiak

The Las Vegas Raiders opened their 2026 training camp on August 4 at the Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson, Nevada. New head coach Klint Kubiak said the team's culture will be set by the players, emphasizing accountability, effort and a "no turds" locker room.

Kubiak, a former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator and recently ranked No. 9 among NFL play‑callers by The Athletic, is tasked with reviving an offense that struggled under previous coaches Antonio Pierce and Pete Carroll, who together posted a 15‑36 record.

Early rookie evaluations show first‑round quarterback Fernando Mendoza slipping from a projected starter to backup after procedural errors, safety Treydan Stukes falling short of Day‑1 expectations, and defensive end Keyron Crawford viewed as a developmental prospect. Veteran players expressed optimism about the new mindset, noting the professionalism of the roster.

After nine days and six practices (two with pads), coaches reported that players are "extremely coachable" and that the camp is shaping the team's identity ahead of the 2026 season.

Entities: Antonio Pierce · Fernando Mendoza · Intermountain Health Performance Center · Klint Kubiak · Las Vegas Raiders · Mark Davis