Raiders looking to Improve Special Teams

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 07: Tommy Eichenberg #44 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after a tackle in the first quarter of a game at Allegiant Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2025 Raiders were on pace for one of the worst special teams unit in the NFL, before firing Tom McMahon, where they improved slightly to still bottom 50 in NFL history. The Raiders missed the most tackles in the NFL on special teams, and they also allowed 2 blocked punts.

The Raiders hired former NFL special teams coach Joe DeCamilis this off-season, and the near 30 year coaching veteran has seen majority of his special teams units rank inside the top half of the NFL. Special teams can be crucial to a teams’ success in the NFL, and their success to carry wins into the playoffs or farther. Las Vegas added receiver Dareke Young, a staple of the Seahawks special teams unit since he entered the NFL in 2022.

Young has been a pivotal returner with a career 24 tackles, 2 FF, 3 recoveries, and a blocked punt while only missing 9 tackles. Additionally, Young has added 300 yards on 10 attempts as a kick returner, though his main impact for special teams will come as a true gunner where he’s been among the best in the NFL. #AztecForLife Segun Olubi with a blocked punt for the @colts ‼️ Watch #HOUvsIND on CBS pic.

twitter. com/3SkzdCJT1s — San Diego State Football (@AztecFB) September 8, 2024 Additionally, Las Vegas signed linebacker Segun Olubi, who has made his career off special teams logging 1104 snaps in his career. Olubi has 31 tackles, just 7 missed tackles, 3 blocked punts, a fumble recovery, and forced fumble in his NFL career.