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Report: Pete Carroll Kicked Through Whiteboard To Fire Up Raiders Before Week 1 Win

A widely shared NFL Network report attributes the stunt to unnamed attendees at a pregame meeting.

Head coach Pete Carroll of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts after defeating the New England Patriots following the game at Gillette Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Overview

  • NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Carroll entered from the back and “kicked through” a whiteboard in a WWE-style moment, citing people in the room.
  • Las Vegas defeated New England 20-13 in the opener, with the anecdote framed by outlets as a bid to energize the team.
  • The account was amplified across national publications on Sept. 14, though there is no independent video verification.
  • Fans and commentators highlighted the story as a sign of Carroll’s culture-focused approach in his first season with the Raiders.
  • Next up, the Raiders face Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers on Monday night, revisiting a rivalry between the veteran head coaches.