The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Pete Carroll after just one season, the team announced Monday. Carroll, 74, became the oldest coach in NFL history when hired but couldn’t turn around the struggling franchise.
The Raiders finished 3-14 under Carroll, the worst single-season record in franchise history.
Las Vegas opened with a win at New England but fell apart quickly. After beating Tennessee in Week 6, the Raiders never won again.
They closed the season on an 11-game losing streak, the longest single-season skid in team history. The collapse secured the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
Owner Mark Davis said in a statement that general manager John Spytek will oversee football operations alongside minority owner Tom Brady during the coaching search.
“Together, they will guide football decisions with a shared focus on leadership, culture, and alignment with the organization’s long-term vision and goals,”
Davis said of Spytek and Brady.
Nearly everything went wrong for the Raiders this season. Quarterback Geno Smith, who was acquired and extended after reuniting with Carroll, had the worst season of his career.
Offensive struggles led to the midseason firing of coordinator Chip Kelly. Reports of internal chaos followed throughout the year.
The Raiders also shut down Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby late in the season. He reportedly opposed the decision, adding to organizational strain.
Carroll’s firing continues rapid coaching turnover in Las Vegas. The team will now seek its sixth head coach in six seasons.
The rebuild timeline appears misaligned with Carroll’s age, despite his Hall of Fame resume. He transformed USC into a national powerhouse before finding NFL success with Seattle.
