Pete Carroll Fired After One Season as Raiders Continue Coaching Turmoil

The Las Vegas Raiders have once again entered a period of uncertainty after announcing Monday that head coach Pete Carroll has been relieved of his duties following just one season with the franchise. The decision comes despite Carroll’s public desire to return and caps off another disappointing year for an organization still searching for stability.

Carroll, 74, a longtime NFL head coach and Super Bowl champion, was optimistic about his future with the team as recently as Sunday. After the Raiders’ win over the Kansas City Chiefs, he said he “of course” wanted to return for another season. However, Raiders owner Mark Davis ultimately chose to move in a different direction.

“The Las Vegas Raiders have relieved Pete Carroll of his duties as head coach,” Davis said in a statement released by the team. “We appreciate and wish him and his family all the best.” Davis also outlined a new leadership structure moving forward, announcing that General Manager John Spytek will oversee all football operations in close collaboration with minority owner Tom Brady. Together, they will lead the search for the franchise’s next head coach while focusing on leadership, culture, and long-term organizational alignment.

The move marks the Raiders’ third consecutive offseason searching for a new head coach, highlighting ongoing instability within the organization. Carroll was hired with high expectations after the team dismissed Antonio Pierce, who himself lasted only one season. Pierce had previously served as interim head coach in 2023 after Josh McDaniels was fired midway through the year.

Carroll’s résumé made him an appealing choice. He led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory in 2014 with quarterback Russell Wilson and was widely respected for his defensive expertise and player-focused coaching style. The Raiders hoped Carroll could bring that same success and playoff pedigree to Las Vegas.

Instead, the season quickly unraveled. The Raiders endured a 10-game losing streak, struggling on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Geno Smith led the league with 17 interceptions, and the offense failed to find consistency throughout the year. For the second straight season, Las Vegas finished last in the AFC West, ending with a dismal 3–14 record.

The firing raises questions about the Raiders’ long-term direction and whether frequent coaching changes have hindered the team’s ability to rebuild effectively. With another head coaching search underway, the franchise faces pressure to finally establish stability and a clear vision for the future.

As the Raiders turn the page once again, Carroll’s brief tenure will be remembered as another chapter in a turbulent era one that has yet to deliver the sustained success the organization and its fans continue to seek.