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Raiders Hire Pete Carroll Amidst Franchise Turmoil

12/15/2025

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Las Vegas Raiders hired Pete Carroll as head coach to revitalize a franchise unstable since 2001.
The team is 2-12 and on an eight-game skid.
Speculation surrounds Carroll's future, with suggestions that he may retire to negotiate a financial settlement.
Next season may include departure of quarterback Geno Smith and an overhaul of the offense, which ranks last in NFL, with Tom Brady and Mark Davis deciding how to proceed.

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Story summary

Las Vegas Raiders hired Pete Carroll as head coach to revitalize a franchise unstable since 2001.
The team is 2-12 and on an eight-game skid.
Speculation surrounds Carroll's future, with suggestions that he may retire to negotiate a financial settlement.
Next season may include departure of quarterback Geno Smith and an overhaul of the offense, which ranks last in NFL, with Tom Brady and Mark Davis deciding how to proceed.