Joe Woods joins Raiders as defensive coordinator for vital season

The Las Vegas Raiders have retained Joe Woods as their defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach. Woods, who has a history with head coach Klint Kubiak, will support Rob Leonard, newly promoted to defensive coordinator. Leonard aims to install a versatile defense, drawing from concepts that are well-understood and executable by the players. In offseason workouts, the Raiders are focusing on creating a defense that keeps offenses guessing with interchangeable players. Mandatory minicamp is set for next week, followed by training camp in late July.

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