Young, a seventh-round pick in 2022, has primarily been a special-teams contributor. Last offseason, under Kubiak, he began drawing attention at wide receiver during training camp, and Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald highlighted how well Young fit his system. Macdonald praised Young’s burst, versatility, and ability to contribute both as a returner and as a playmaker in space.
In Seattle, Young made a notable impact in the NFC Championship by recovering a muffed punt, a play that helped position the Seahawks for a scoring opportunity. While he didn’t become a primary receiving option, his special-teams impact and potential as a receiver kept him in the team’s plans, and Kubiak had hoped to leverage that versatility in Las Vegas.
Kubiak’s departure to the Raiders reflects broader turnover within Seattle’s roster this offseason, as the team has seen multiple players depart this spring. At Las Vegas, Kubiak now takes lessons from a championship-winning organization, aiming to implement a system that emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and a shared vision across coaching and front office leadership.
The Raiders, under new leadership, face a rebuild with a youth-driven roster and a possible rookie quarterback at the helm. Kubiak’s experience with the Seahawks’ system and his observations on Macdonald’s collaborative approach could inform his approach in Las Vegas as the franchise looks to stabilize and rebuild. Young’s arrival in Las Vegas adds depth to a wide receiver and special-teams corps that the Raiders hope will help propel a new era for the organization.
