Raiders' Mark Davis Makes Shocking Announcement: Pete Carroll to Be Fired After Disastrous Loss to Chiefs
In a stunning development, Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis has announced that head coach Pete Carroll will be fired following the team’s humiliating 31–0 defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. The loss, which dropped the Raiders to a dismal 2–5 record, has left fans and analysts alike questioning the team’s future direction, and Davis has made it clear that changes are on the horizon..
After what many are calling one of the worst performances in recent franchise history, Davis delivered the bombshell news in a press conference immediately following the game. "This kind of performance is unacceptable," Davis said. "The team is not playing up to its potential, and the responsibility for that falls on the head coach. Pete Carroll will not be continuing as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders."
The decision to part ways with Carroll, who took over as head coach in 2023, came after a complete dismantling by the Chiefs, a team that has historically dominated the Raiders in recent years. Kansas City’s 31-point shutout victory exposed glaring weaknesses in the Raiders' offense and defense, leaving little room for optimism.
The loss was particularly devastating for the Raiders, who were expected to be contenders in the AFC West this season. Instead, they have struggled to find consistency on both sides of the ball, with quarterback Geno Smith continuing to underperform and the defense failing to generate pressure or make key stops. Smith was limited to just 67 passing yards in the loss, and the Raiders' offense, which has been inconsistent all season, was unable to get anything going.
Despite the mounting pressure, Carroll's tenure had already been under intense scrutiny for several weeks. His leadership, once seen as a potential turning point for the franchise, never fully materialized, leaving Davis with little confidence in Carroll’s ability to turn things around.
Sources inside the organization report that the decision to fire Carroll was made after a series of closed-door meetings in the wake of the Chiefs’ defeat. Davis is reportedly eager to bring in a new leader who can instill discipline and consistency into a locker room that has been plagued by underperformance and distractions.
"Pete Carroll is a good coach, but something just wasn’t clicking here in Las Vegas," one source close to the Raiders said. "The team isn’t responding to him the way they need to, and it’s clear that change is needed if the Raiders want to salvage this season."
As the Raiders search for a new head coach, speculation is already swirling about potential replacements. Names like former NFL coaches Sean Payton and Jim Harbaugh have been mentioned, as well as current assistants who could bring a fresh perspective to the team.
The firing of Pete Carroll marks a dramatic shift for the Raiders, who are now tasked with finding a new leader in the midst of a season that is quickly spiraling out of control. Davis has emphasized that the focus moving forward will be on rebuilding and finding a coach who can help the team reach its full potential.
For now, the Raiders’ season remains in jeopardy. With the firing of Pete Carroll, the team is left to pick up the pieces and determine what comes next in their quest to restore relevance in the AFC West. It remains to be seen whether the new coaching staff can turn the ship around, but one thing is clear: the Raiders’ 2025 season has taken a dramatic and unexpected turn.
Dillon Gabriel’s FIRST NFL Win: You Won’t Believe His Shocking Reaction!
Dillon Gabriel secured his first NFL victory in Cleveland’s 31-6 rout of the Miami Dolphins, but his postgame reaction was measured rather than celebratory.
The rookie quarterback completed 13 of 18 passes for 116 yards in wet, messy conditions that limited what the Browns asked him to do offensively.
While teammates celebrated the lopsided win, Gabriel’s calm and stoic demeanor stood out as unusual for someone experiencing their first professional victory.
“I try not to make it about myself. It’s just about the team and us finding a way to win, coming together,” Gabriel said. “That’s what is most important. Winning is fun. Your attention to detail has to be at a high level to continue to do this.”
His focus remained on the collective effort rather than personal achievement.
He noted that watching teammates push for growth excites him more than individual statistics, though he made clear that enjoying victories remains important.
The Browns still have issues to address in their passing game, but Sunday demonstrated that their defense and rushing attack can carry them.
Cleveland forced four turnovers and relied on a steady ground game to grind out the win after a tough week following their Pittsburgh loss.
Gabriel emphasized staying locked in on fundamentals amid outside noise about the team’s direction.
