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Brady-Backed Raiders Push to Hire John Harbaugh as Coaching Race Intensifies

Las Vegas is accelerating its search under GM John Spytek as Tom Brady applies influence in pursuit of a proven head coach.

Overview

  • Baltimore fired John Harbaugh after 18 seasons, a tenure highlighted by a Super Bowl win and a 2019 Coach of the Year award.
  • Harbaugh's agent, Bryan Harlan, told ESPN that seven teams reached out within hours of his dismissal.
  • Multiple reports say the Raiders want to meet with Harbaugh immediately, with the franchise’s No. 1 draft pick viewed as a potential draw.
  • The New York Giants are also widely reported as strong suitors for Harbaugh, and no hiring decision has been made.
  • Latest reporting indicates Las Vegas has formally requested interviews with Vance Joseph, Klint Kubiak and Davis Webb as part of a broader search.