Las Vegas Raiders Hire Pete Carroll as Head Coach in Historic NFL Move
At 73, Pete Carroll becomes the oldest head coach in NFL history, bringing his Super Bowl-winning experience to a struggling Raiders franchise.
- Pete Carroll, a Super Bowl-winning coach, has signed a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option to lead the Las Vegas Raiders.
- This hiring follows the Raiders' disappointing 4-13 season and marks their third head coaching change in four years.
- Carroll's hiring is seen as a credibility boost for the Raiders, with part-owner Tom Brady playing a key role in securing the experienced coach.
- Speculation has emerged about a potential reunion between Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson, who has expressed a positive relationship with the coach.
- The Raiders, holding the sixth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and significant salary cap space, face major roster decisions under Carroll's leadership.