Raiders prepare for 2026 season with key special teams changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders gear up for training camp as they head into the 2026 NFL season. Significant roster changes include moving on from kicker Daniel Carlson, who saw a decline in performance, and bringing in Matt Gay and rookie Kansei Matsuzawa. Additionally, players like Dareke Young and linebackers Tommy Eichenberg, Segun Olubi, and Cody Lindenberg are expected to play crucial roles on special teams. The team aims to address their historically poor special teams performance in 2025 as new coordinator Joe DeCamillis emphasizes versatility and aggression. Immediate focus will be on determining the impact of new talent on both special teams and defense.
- •Raiders part ways with kicker Daniel Carlson after eight seasons.
- •Matt Gay and Kansei Matsuzawa compete for the kicking role.
- •Dareke Young joins Raiders, expected to impact special teams.
- •Linebackers Eichenberg, Olubi, and Lindenberg are special teams standouts.
- •Joe DeCamillis new coordinator, focuses on improving special teams play.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Special Teams Wildcards
"Coaching and Free Agent to dictate Raiders 2026 Special Teams
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