The Las Vegas Raiders have fired head coach Pete Carroll after a 3-14 season. Carroll, who previously won a Super Bowl with Seattle, lasted only one season with the team.
According to News 3 LV, the Raiders are searching for their fifth permanent head coach since relocating in 2020. The team, owned by Mark Davis, earned the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after finishing with the league’s worst record. General Manager John Spytek will oversee football operations alongside minority owner Tom Brady in the search for a new coach.
The Raiders hired Carroll a year ago after a 4-13 season under Antonio Pierce. Carroll’s tenure with the Seahawks (2010–2023) included a Super Bowl win, two NFC championships, and multiple division titles, according to FOX 5 reports. This season, the Raiders struggled with turnovers and scoring, falling short of Carroll’s previous success.
According to News 3 LV, Mark Davis said Spytek and Brady will work together to guide football decisions. The Raiders’ offense finished last in the NFL in points and yards, while quarterback Geno Smith led the league with 17 interceptions.
Frustration grew as midseason changes, including the firing of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and special teams coordinator Tom McMahon, did not improve results. Carroll told News 3 LV, "I've never even dreamed it would be like this, but ... these guys will continue to work and they'll stay with it." The Raiders now begin the search for a new head coach.
