Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Pete Carroll and traded quarterback Geno Smith after a poor season. Carroll stated that coaching was to blame for Smith's struggles. Smith has now returned to the New York Jets for a new start.
Key Facts
- The Raiders ended the 2025-26 season with a 4–13 record.
- Pete Carroll was fired after only one season as head coach.
- Geno Smith was traded to the New York Jets after one season with the Raiders.
- Smith had signed a two-year, $75 million contract with the Raiders, with $66.5 million guaranteed.
- Carroll expressed full support for Smith's move back to the Jets.
- Carroll claimed that coaching errors led to Smith's struggles in Las Vegas.
- The Raiders finished with the No. 1 overall draft pick for the next season.
