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Reports Point to Pete Carroll’s One-and-Done Exit as Raiders Close In on No. 1 Pick

NFL insiders increasingly doubt his 2026 return, with Las Vegas linking its coaching choice to developing a prospective top draft quarterback.

Overview

  • Ian Rapoport said he doubts Carroll will be back next season as the 2-14 Raiders head toward the draft’s first pick.
  • Some outlets citing unnamed sources report Las Vegas plans to fire Carroll after the finale against the Chiefs, though no official decision has been announced.
  • Carroll maintains he feels ownership support despite a 10-game skid and midseason firings of OC Chip Kelly and special teams coach Tom McMahon.
  • Reports tie GM John Spytek’s status to minority owner Tom Brady’s influence, with one account expecting Spytek to remain if a coaching change occurs.
  • Potential targets floated include Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, as the situation slots into the broader Black Monday coaching carousel.