Raiders to interview Seahawks assistant Jeff Howard for DC job

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to interview Jeff Howard, the current safeties coach for the Seattle Seahawks, for their defensive coordinator position on Saturday. Howard has a history of working with new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak, having previously collaborated with him during their time with the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks. Howard began his NFL coaching career with the Vikings in 2013, serving as a defensive assistant for seven years. He later worked with the Cleveland Browns as the defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator from 2020 to 2022, and spent one season as the linebackers coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023 before joining the Seahawks. Kubiak and Howard's professional paths have intersected multiple times, enhancing their familiarity and potential synergy for the Raiders' coaching staff.