Raiders seek first defensive shutout in 13 seasons under new coordinator
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are aiming to end a 13-season drought without a defensive shutout as they enter the 2026 NFL season. The team hired Rob Leonard as their new defensive coordinator and has brought in several new starters to bolster their defense. Their last shutout occurred on December 12, 2012, when they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 15-0. The Raiders currently share the fifth longest shutout-less streak in the NFL. Analysts suggest this new direction could be pivotal for the team’s defensive performance going forward.
- •Raiders last shutout was on December 12, 2012.
- •Rob Leonard is the new defensive coordinator for the Raiders.
- •The team has added several new starters on defense.
- •Raiders share a shutout-less streak with Atlanta and others.
- •The 2026 season is crucial for their defensive turnaround.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — It’s time for Raiders to end this streak
"It’s been a long time since a defensive shutout
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