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AJ Cole remains key presence in Raiders' reshaped special teams unit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

AJ Cole remains key presence in Raiders' reshaped special teams unit
Summary

AJ Cole, the longest tenured special teamer for the Las Vegas Raiders, enters his eighth season amid significant turnover on the special teams unit. Under new head coach Klint Kubiak and special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis, the team is searching for a new kicker and long snapper after moving on from long-time players. Cole has thrived through coaching changes and now brings his experience to a group of new faces, aiming to provide stability in this transitional period.

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  • •AJ Cole is in his eighth season with the Raiders.
  • •New head coach Klint Kubiak oversees a revamped special teams unit.
  • •Competition for kicker includes Matt Gay and Kansei Matsuzawa.
  • •AJ Cole has earned three Pro Bowl nods and two All-Pro selections.
  • •The team seeks both a new kicker and long snapper for the 2026 season.
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  • 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Punter AJ Cole finds himself as longest tenured Raiders’ special teamer
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Number of new faces surround 30-year-old as Joe DeCamillis reshapes Las Vegas’ special teams unit after downward trend

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