Las Vegas Raiders Part Ways with Head Coach Pete Carroll as Tom Brady Joins Search for Successor

The Raiders have terminated Pete Carroll's contract as head coach following a disappointing 2025 NFL season, which saw the team finish with a 3-14 record, securing the number one pick in the draft. Carroll, who spent 14 seasons as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks before joining the Raiders, will be replaced through a search process led by General Manager John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady. The Raiders struggled on both offense and defense, ranking last in total yards, rushing, and scoring, despite the acquisition of veteran quarterback Geno Smith. Smith's performance was marked by 3,025 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions, with a passer rating of 84.7. The team's defense ranked 25th in points allowed. Carroll's dismissal follows a 19-year head coaching career in the NFL, during which he achieved a 173-134-1 record and reached the playoffs 12 times, including a Super Bowl XLVII victory with the Seahawks. The search for his replacement will be guided by Spytek and Brady, with a focus on leadership, culture, and alignment with the organization's long-term vision.