The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce after a 4-13 season.
Pierce was let go after his first full season on the job after taking over as interim in 2023.
The Raiders started the campaign 2-2, but then lost 10 straight before beating the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints.
Pierce was let go after his first full season
They hold the sixth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Pierce’s firing is the first head coaching change for Las Vegas since Tom Brady took over as minority owner.
The team’s statement reads: “We appreciate Antonio’s leadership, first as interim head coach and this past season as head coach.
“Antonio grew up a Raiders fan, and his Silver and Black roots run deep. We are grateful for his ability to reinvigorate what it means to be a Raider throughout the organization.”
“We wish Antonio and his family nothing but the best for the future.”
Pierce posted a 5-4 record in 2023 after taking over midway through the season.
The Raiders dealt with numerous injuries in 2024, including defensive linemen Max Crosby and Christian Wilkins, while they also dealt with the drama of the Davante Adams trade to the New York Jets.
Pierce’s last game was a 34-20 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
Mike Vrabel has been talked about as a possible replacement for Pierce since he and Brady were teammates on the New England Patriots.
Pearce’s departure followed layoffs Doug Pederson and: Jerrod Mayofrom the Jacksonville Jaguars and Patriots, respectively.
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