The Las Vegas Raiders have terminated head coach Pete Carroll’s contract after a disappointing season that saw the team finish with a 3-14 record, including a 10-game losing streak. Despite a final victory over Kansas City, the Raiders’ ownership, led by Mark Davis and minority owner Tom Brady, along with general manager John Spytek, are now tasked with finding a new coach. The team is considering hiring an offensive-minded coach to mentor their young quarterback.
At 74 years old, Carroll was the oldest head coach in the NFL and had previously achieved a Super Bowl victory with the Seattle Seahawks.
Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals have parted ways with coach Jonathan Gannon following a tumultuous third season marked by injuries, on-field errors, and a series of losses that lacked competitiveness. The Cardinals’ season concluded with a 37-20 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams, extending their losing streak to nine games and resulting in 14 losses out of their last 15 matches.
In a separate development, the Cleveland Browns have dismissed coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons at the helm. Stefanski, a two-time AP NFL Coach of the Year, guided the Browns to the playoffs in 2020 and 2023 but struggled to maintain consistency. The Browns closed out their season with a 5-12 record, securing victories in their final two games.
In Atlanta, Falcons owner Arthur Blank revealed plans to revamp the team following the dismissal of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot. Blank outlined organizational changes that include appointing a new president of football operations from outside the current structure. The new appointee will report directly to Blank, replacing Greg Beadles, who transitions to the role of president and CEO overseeing business affairs. Rich McKay will retain a leadership position within AMB Sports and Entertainment, focusing on upcoming events like the World Cup and preparations for Atlanta’s 2028 Super Bowl.
The Falcons’ decision to part ways with Morris and Fontenot was announced after a 19-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints, concluding the season with an 8-9 record for the second consecutive year. Despite the late-season wins, the Falcons have struggled to achieve a winning season or secure a playoff berth since 2017.