Raiders fire HC Pete Carroll following his first season in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders have fired head coach Pete Carroll after a disappointing 3-14 season, marking the end of his tenure with the team after just one year. The decision was announced by team owner Mark Davis. Carroll's departure follows a season that started with promise after a Week 1 victory but quickly deteriorated, resulting in 14 losses out of the final 16 games and securing the Raiders the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, will take on an expanded role in the franchise's search for a new head coach, working closely with general manager John Spytek. The Raiders struggled significantly on both offense and defense throughout the season. Key personnel changes included the firing of special teams coordinator Tom McMahon and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly during the season.

Quarterback Geno Smith, brought in through a trade with Seattle, failed to replicate his previous success under Carroll, leading the league with 17 interceptions. The team's performance was