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Pete Carroll hopes to repeat USC and Seahawks turnarounds with the Raiders

Jan. 27, 2025 20:35 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The glory years for the Raiders ended more than two decades ago, and the tradition-rich franchise once known for its swagger as much as its championship pedigree has become a reclamation project. It's something Pete Carroll, who was introduced along with new...

Raiders announce Pete Carroll as their new head coach

Jan. 25, 2025 15:59 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Pete Carroll was announced Saturday as Las Vegas' new coach, with the Raiders hoping that even as the oldest head coach in the NFL the 73-year-old will provide stability for an organization badly lacking it. The team and Carroll agreed in principle on Friday...

Las Vegas Raiders agree to hire 73-year-old Pete Carroll as their head coach, AP source says

Jan. 24, 2025 21:04 PM EST

Pete Carroll has a youthful energy that many people half his age don't possess, and the Raiders hope that enthusiasm — and, more importantly, his proven track record — translates to Las Vegas. It's a gamble in a city that knows something about that subject on someone who will...

Liam Coen isn't the first person in the NFL to change his mind about a job

Jan. 24, 2025 16:15 PM EST

A deal is a deal until it’s not in the NFL. Liam Coen’s decision to withdraw his name from consideration for Jacksonville’s head coaching position and sign a new contract to remain the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay didn’t last long. Coen passed up the...

Raiders hire Bucs assistant general manager John Spytek as their GM, AP source says

Jan. 22, 2025 17:19 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek to be their GM, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hire has not been...

Washington Commanders timeline on the way to the NFC championship game

Jan. 22, 2025 13:38 PM EST

The Washington Commanders are in the NFC championship game after going 12-5 in the regular season and winning two playoff games. It’s the furthest the team has advanced in more than three decades, and it comes after going 4-13 in 2023. This turnaround is the result of a complete...

USC hires Rob Ryan as its assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach

Jan. 18, 2025 13:21 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Longtime NFL defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has been named Southern California's assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach. USC head coach Lincoln Riley announced the addition to his staff Saturday. Ryan replaces Matt Entz, who became Fresno State's...

Raiders widen field for their general manager search with more interview requests

Jan. 15, 2025 20:03 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders requested interviews with Los Angeles Chargers assistant GM Chad Alexander and Pittsburgh Steelers pro scouting director Sheldon White for their general manager vacancy. Those are in addition to the club's initial requests to interview...

NFL teams are conducting long, extensive searches for their next head coaches

Jan. 14, 2025 19:44 PM EST

Mike Vrabel is in New England. Mike McCarthy is out in Dallas. The NFL coaching carousel is spinning slowly. The Jets, Saints and Bears got a head start in their searches because they fired coaches during the season. The Jaguars and Raiders joined the...

Raiders request interviews with Bucs and Packers executives for their GM job

Jan. 14, 2025 16:33 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have requested interviews with executives John Spytek of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jon-Eric Sullivan of the Green Bay Packers for their general manager job. Spytek is in his second season as the Bucs assistant GM and ninth year in the...