Raiders GM John Spytek discusses decision to fire Pete Carroll

Raiders GM John Spytek addresses media after the team fired coach Pete Carroll.

Raiders general manager John Spytek speaks during a press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Henderson. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

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By David Schoen

/ Las Vegas Review-Journal

January 5, 2026 - 1:52 pm

Updated January 5, 2026 - 2:07 pm

The Raiders fired coach Pete Carroll on Monday after one season with the team.

General manager John Spytek spoke with the media to discuss the change and what’s ahead in the offseason.

Contact David Schoen at dschoen@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5203. Follow @DavidSchoenLVRJ on X.

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