The Las Vegas Raiders and Pete Carroll have reportedly reached an agreement to make him the franchise’s next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
It’s a three-year deal for Carroll with an option for a fourth, per Schefter.
Carroll, 73, coached the Seattle Seahawks from 2010-2023 where he led them to victory in Super Bowl XLVIII before parting ways with the franchise last January. Seahawks owner Jody Allen said at the time that Carroll’s role would “evolve” from head coach to advisor.
After moving on from coaching in Seattle, Carroll returned to USC in the summer to teach. While he was taking on a different role, Carroll — one of just four coaches to win both an NCAA national title and Super Bowl — said that while he didn’t have a desire to get back on the sidelines at the time, he could still handle the workload that comes with being a head coach.
“I could coach tomorrow,” Carroll told Seattle sports radio station 93.3 KJR. “I’m physically in the best shape I’ve been in in a long time. I’m ready to do all the activities that I’m doing and feeling really good about it. I could, but I don’t really — I’m not desiring it at this point.”
The Raiders are undergoing big leadership changes this offseason after firing head coach Antonio Pierce and then dismissing general manager Tom Telesco. They reportedly hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek as their new GM.
In taking the Raiders job, Carroll will join Bill Parcells and Marty Schottenheimer as permanent coaches who led four NFL franchises after he was with the Seahawks, New England Patriots and New York Jets.
Now that the Raiders have their head coach, that leaves the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints as the last open NFL jobs.
According to sources close to the situation, Pete Carroll and the Las Vegas Raiders have reached an agreement on a 3-year contract that will make him the franchise’s next head coach. This move comes after the Raiders parted ways with former head coach Jon Gruden earlier this season.
Carroll, who previously served as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks for over a decade, brings a wealth of experience and success to the Raiders organization. Under his leadership, the Seahawks made multiple playoff appearances and won Super Bowl XLVIII.
The decision to bring Carroll on board is seen as a bold move by the Raiders, as they look to turn their fortunes around and compete for a championship in the upcoming seasons. With his proven track record of success and ability to develop young talent, Carroll is expected to inject new energy and creativity into the Raiders’ roster.
Fans of the Silver and Black are eagerly anticipating Carroll’s arrival and are hopeful that he can lead the team to success in the years to come. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story. #PeteCarroll #Raiders #HeadCoach
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