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Raiders Fire Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon After TNF Loss

The decision responds to season-long special-teams failures during a 2-7 start.

Overview

  • Las Vegas announced the move Friday, with coach Pete Carroll saying the team is moving in a different direction.
  • Assistant Derius Swinton II was named interim coordinator, bringing previous stints running special teams with the 49ers and Chargers.
  • The change followed a 10-7 loss in Denver that included a blocked AJ Cole punt setting up the Broncos’ go-ahead field goal and a missed 48-yard attempt by Daniel Carlson.
  • Recurring miscues have decided games this year, including a blocked potential winner against the Bears and a missed extra point in an overtime loss to the Jaguars.
  • The Raiders are 2-7, McMahon had served in the role since 2022, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero first reported his firing.