Antonio Pierce is out, and a coaching veteran is in for the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Raiders have reportedly secured Pete Carroll as their next head coach.
After parting ways with Josh McDaniels in 2023, Pierce took over as the interim head coach for the Raiders, leading them to a 5-4 record in the final nine games.
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Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll watches his team play against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Jan. 7, 2024. (IMAGN)
However, with a disappointing 4-13 season due to rough quarterback play, Pierce’s one-season tenure as head coach without the interim label ended.
Vegas undergoes a complete overhaul as they part ways with general manager Tom Telesco shortly after letting go of Pierce.
Carroll has reportedly signed a three-year deal with a team option for a fourth.
At 74 years old when the NFL season begins, Carroll comes to the Raiders after serving as an advisor for the Seahawks following a 14-season tenure as their head coach, which included a Super Bowl win.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll looks on prior to facing off against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)
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Carroll boasts four Rose Bowl wins at USC and five division titles with Seattle.
The Raiders hold the sixth overall pick in the draft and are in dire need of a quarterback. Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders are expected to be top picks.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, #7, against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium. (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)
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Carroll becomes the fourth Raiders head coach in under a decade, following Gruden, McDaniels, and Pierce. Bisaccia also had an interim stint after Gruden’s departure.
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