Raiders Appoint Andrew Janocko as Offensive Coordinator
Andrew Janocko has been appointed as the new Offensive Coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders, a transition confirmed by the team on Sunday. Before joining the Raiders, Janocko served as the quarterbacks coach for the Seattle Seahawks, where he contributed to winning Super Bowl LX earlier this month.
During his time in Seattle, Janocko worked closely with quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold achieved impressive stats in the 2025 season, throwing for 4,048 yards with 25 touchdowns and earning a Pro Bowl selection.
Background and Coaching Experience
With a coaching career spanning 14 years, Janocko brings substantial experience to his new role. His career path includes:
- Quarterbacks Coach, Seattle Seahawks (2025)
- Quarterbacks Coach, New Orleans Saints (2024)
- Quarterbacks Coach, Chicago Bears (2022-2023)
- Coaching roles, Minnesota Vikings (2015-2021)
- Quarterbacks Coach, Mercyhurst University (2014)
- Offensive Assistant, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012-2013)
- Graduate Assistant, Rutgers University (2011)
While coaching at the Saints, Janocko helped Derek Carr post a passer rating of 101.1 in 2024, throwing for 2,145 yards and 15 touchdowns. Under his guidance, Carr ranked sixth in third down passer rating.
At the Bears, Janocko played a crucial role in developing Justin Fields. In Fields’ second season, he threw for over 4,800 yards and rushed for 1,800 yards, becoming the second-fastest quarterback in NFL history to reach 2,000 rushing yards.
Janocko’s Impact with the Vikings
Janocko spent seven seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, where he made significant contributions in various offensive roles:
- As quarterbacks coach, he supported Kirk Cousins in 2021 to throw for 4,221 yards and 33 touchdowns.
- He coached rookie Justin Jefferson to a record-setting season with 1,400 receiving yards.
- In 2019, the Vikings’ offensive line allowed just 28 sacks, one of the best records in the NFL.
His tenure at Minnesota was marked by a commitment to offensive development, leading the team to remarkable improvements in both offensive performance and player statistics.
Janocko’s Early Career and Education
Before his professional coaching career, Janocko showcased talent as a quarterback at the University of Pittsburgh. He earned a degree in history with a minor in political science. A Clearfield, Pennsylvania native, he was recognized as a standout quarterback during high school.
Andrew Janocko and his wife, Natalie, have two children, Noah and Isabella. His extensive experience and successful track record suggest promising prospects for the Raiders’ offensive strategy moving forward.
