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Raiders NFLPA grades: Las Vegas ranks 6th overall

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Mark Hebert | Last updated Feb 27, 2026 3:45 PM ET

The Raiders are being graded like a first-class destination away from Sundays.

In the NFL Players Association’s 2026 team report cards, the Raiders finished 6th overall, with players giving Las Vegas top marks across most facility and player-support categories, per results obtained by ESPN.

That is the good news in Henderson. The other part of the story is why the Raiders detonated the coaching staff after the 2025 season and built Klint Kubiak’s group in a hurry.

The building grades like a contender

Players gave the Raiders an A for treatment of families, food/dining, nutritionist/dietician, locker room, training room and training staff. The weight room graded A+.

Those categories are not fluff. They shape recovery, routines and trust, which matter in a league that chews teams up by November.

The survey was big and recent

The cards were based on responses from 1,759 players and the survey was conducted from Nov. 2 to Dec. 11 among players who were on 2025 rosters at the time, according to Reuters.

So, the feedback is not ancient history. It reflects how players felt during the 2025 season.

Coaching was the loud red flag

While the Raiders’ workplace grades were strong, several coaching categories lagged badly in the results list. That gap became the offseason headline in Las Vegas.

The Raiders’ actions since then tell you they heard it. They did not renovate the building. They rewired the football operation.

From breaking barriers on the field to making history on the sidelines and in the front office, these pioneers have paved the way for future generations to follow.#RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/RQXCXp56iR

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) February 20, 2026

Kubiak’s staff build is the response

Kubiak’s staff started taking shape with Andrew Janocko as offensive coordinator, a move aimed at stabilizing the side of the ball that drew the harshest criticism. The Raiders’ official coaching roster lists Janocko in the role.

On defense, the Raiders promoted Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator and filled key positions around him, including bringing back Travis Smith to coach the defensive line. The Las Vegas Review-Journal detailed the blend of promotions and veteran additions that quickly formed Kubiak’s first staff.

Special teams also got a reset with Joe DeCamillis in charge. Meanwhile, Matt Robinson joined to coach the safeties as the secondary room gets reshaped.

The message is simple for Vegas fans. The Raiders already look like a top-tier franchise Monday through Saturday, and now they are trying to make the coaching experience match the facility.

League context: top 5 and bottom 5

The report cards again showed a wide gap between the league’s best-run workplaces and its worst. Reuters reported the Dolphins ranked 1st overall, while the Steelers finished 32nd.

Top 5 overall

Dolphins
Vikings
Commanders
Seahawks
Jaguars

Bottom 5 overall

Bengals
Buccaneers
Browns
Cardinals
Steelers

What it means for the Raiders

The NFLPA grades do not win games. Still, they do matter when players talk, free agents listen and locker rooms decide whether they believe in the program.

The Raiders already have the infrastructure. Now Kubiak’s staff has to prove the football side is finally catching up.