Overview
- NFL reporters Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report it would be a surprise if Pete Carroll returns, with Mark Davis holding the final call after the season ends.
- Las Vegas finished 2-14, fired two coordinators, and dropped 14 of its last 15 games, fueling expectations of change inside and outside the building.
- Beat coverage cites Geno Smith’s steep regression and lengthy injuries to Brock Bowers, Kolton Miller, and Jackson Powers-Johnson as central reasons for the collapse.
- A loss to Kansas City on Sunday would secure the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, shaping the franchise’s rebuild options.
- Local writers anticipate a search focused on a long-term coach and quarterback plan, with names such as Joe Brady, Jeff Hafley, and Chris Shula already discussed.