Raiders Expected to Move On From HC Pete Carroll

Raiders Expected to Move On From HC Pete Carroll

Momentum continues to build around the expectation that Pete Carroll’s tenure in Las Vegas will last just one season, a view shared by a strong majority of PFR readers.

According to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, the Raiders are anticipated to part ways with Carroll after Week 18. NFL insider Jordan Schultz notes that the separation could also come via retirement, but either way, another coaching search appears imminent.

Owner Mark Davis has not communicated a firm decision internally, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Still, their reporting indicates the organization is preparing to replace Carroll this offseason. With Las Vegas currently positioned for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft, a sweeping reset seems likely.

Carroll has been “fighting for another year,” but the 2025 campaign has unraveled. Both coordinators were dismissed midseason, the offense has sputtered throughout the year, and the prospect of drafting a franchise quarterback points toward a long-term rebuild—one that may not align with Carroll’s age or timeline.

The Raiders entered the season aiming for a competitive push after bringing in Carroll, new GM John Spytek, minority owner Tom Brady, and veteran QB Geno Smith. The Carroll–Smith reunion has fallen flat, and Las Vegas heads into tomorrow’s game with 14 losses, including a 10-game skid. If a coaching change occurs, a full evaluation of both the staff and quarterback position will follow.

Jones, Schultz, and Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer report that Brady is expected to have significant influence not only in the coaching search but also in quarterback decisions. Brady has become a central figure in the franchise’s football operations, with The Athletic’s Michael Silver describing him as the “de facto boss.” Silver adds that even some within the building are unclear about who drives certain decisions amid the Davis–Brady dynamic.

Given the organization’s long history of turnover—both in the front office and on the sideline—extended stability would be a welcome change. For now, though, another major reset appears to be on the horizon.