Playoff Delay Stalls Klint Kubiak’s Second Interviews as 49ers Shut Down Lateral Move for Klay

Overview

• Seattle’s divisional-round win triggers league rules that bar Klint Kubiak from in-person second interviews until elimination or the Super Bowl bye window.
• Klint Kubiak has interviewed with multiple clubs, including the Raiders, Dolphins, Ravens and Cardinals, after directing a top-3 scoring Seahawks offense in 2025.
• The Giants and Falcons have already filled their openings, narrowing the field of teams positioned to wait on Kubiak’s availability.
• Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson has predicted the Raiders will hire Klint Kubiak, a projection that remains unconfirmed.
• Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers will not allow Klay Kubiak to make a lateral move to another offensive coordinator role, leaving head-coach opportunities as his clearest path out.