The Seattle Seahawks have blocked the Las Vegas Raiders” attempt to interview Justin Outten, who serves as the run game specialist and assistant offensive line coach. The Raiders requested to speak with Outten amidst speculation that he could replace Klint Kubiak as their offensive coordinator. Meanwhile, Kubiak, who recently took over as head coach of the Raiders, appears to be interested in bringing Outten onto his staff.
According to ESPN”s Jeremy Fowler, the Seahawks are considering Outten as one of four candidates to take over as offensive coordinator following Kubiak”s departure. The Seahawks can deny interview requests when the role is considered a lateral move, which applies here.
In addition to Outten, the other internal candidates for the offensive coordinator position include quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, passing game coordinator Jake Peetz, and tight ends coach Mack Brown. Outten previously worked with Kubiak when he served as the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos in 2022, where Kubiak was the quarterbacks coach.
It is important to highlight that Kubiak is expected to call plays as the head coach of the Raiders, while whoever assumes the offensive coordinator role in Seattle will also take on the play-calling duties. The Seahawks are anticipated to make a decision on their new offensive coordinator shortly.
This situation reflects the ongoing dynamics within the coaching ranks of the NFL, particularly as teams look to fill critical roles following recent changes in coaching staff. With the Seahawks” focus on securing their next offensive leader, fans will be watching closely for updates on this developing story.
