Keep up with all the latest Raiders’ coaching search news
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We’ll update everything below in reverse chronological order:
January 14
5:14 p.m.: The Raiders are asking permission to talk to Pittsburgh’s Sheldon White for their open general manager job.
The #Raiders have requested permission to speak with #Steelers director of pro personnel Sheldon White for their vacant GM, source said. A well-respected member of their department.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 15, 2025
6:24 a.m.: The Raiders are requesting to interview Tampa Bay’s John Spytek for the general manager job. Spytek was with Tom Brady with the Buccaneers and at Michigan.
Bucs assistant GM John Spytek is scheduled to interview for a second this week for the Raiders general manager job, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 14, 2025
6:18 a.m.: The Raiders put their first interview request for an interview for a general manager as they asked to interview Green Bay Packers vice president of personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan.
The #Raiders have begun submitting slips for their vacant GM job, and #Packers VP of Player Personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan has received a request to interview, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 14, 2025
January 13
9:12 a.m.: There is another head-coaching job opening as the Dallas Cowboys are parting ways with coach Mike McCarthy. There are now six openings.
Sources: Mike McCarthy is out as #Cowboys coach.
The sides couldn’t agree on length of contract and McCarthy will pursue other opportunities. He leaves Dallas with a winning record and three playoff appearances. pic.twitter.com/MJzWvUlfjU
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 13, 2025
6:21 a.m.: NFL Media is reporting that the Raiders have requested an interview with Denver offensive coordinator Vance Joseph.
The #Raiders have requested to speak with #Broncos DC Vance Joseph for their HC opening, sources say. He has multiple slips this cycle and more could be coming. Denver had a top 5 defense and led the NFL in sacks.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2025
January 12
11:12 a.m.: The Athletic has some notes on the Raiders’ coaching search, including some GM candidates being nervous about Tom Brady’s degree of involvement and the Raiders not feeling Deion Sanders.
What we’re hearing about the #Raiders‘ HC and GM searches:
– Tom Brady’s making his presence felt
– Some GM candidates have concerns about that, per sources
– The Raiders have no interest in Deion Sanders, per source
– Potential HC-GM pairingsMore ⤵️ https://t.co/qAippA2O0Q
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) January 12, 2025
8:21 a.m.: Mike Vrabel, who was a potential target of former teammate Tom Brady and the Raiders, has agreed to coach the New England Patriots. There are now five openings.
Mike Vrabel’s playing career with the Patriots:
Eight seasons
Three Super Bowl titles
606 tackles
48 sacks
11 interceptions
10 career receptions — ALL touchdowns.
Named to the Patriots 2000s All-Decade Team
Named to the Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
Inducted… https://t.co/9dVglJ5g6T— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2025
January 11
8:57 a.m.: Pete Carroll will interview with Raiders on Monday, according to NFL Media.
The #Raiders will spend Monday interviewing former #Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, source said. The Super Bowl winner also interviewed with the #Bears this past week.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 11, 2025
7:58 a.m.: More evidence that Ben Johnson is the Raiders’ top coaching target.
As the #Raiders HC search kicks into gear, one name to watch: #Lions OC Ben Johnson.
The organization is said to be enamored with him, and Tom Brady’s personal touch has helped.
My story: https://t.co/tW4Smk3Withttps://t.co/tW4Smk3Wit
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 11, 2025
January 10
12:22 p.m.: The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is still in play, but momentum is building for Pete Carroll. Still, the Raiders are just starting the interview process.
That said, a lot of momentum is building for Pete Carroll. In many ways, he is exactly what they need right now. Likely with a protegee/successor that comes on board with him.
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) January 10, 2025
8:29 a.m.: NFL Media reports former Jets’ coach Robert Salah will have his interview with the Raiders on Thursday.
Former #Jets coach Robert Saleh will interview on Thursday for the vacant #Raiders head coaching job, source said. He’ll have the #Jaguars two days prior.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 10, 2025
7:12 a.m.: The Raiders have given Tom Brady head-hunting help in their head-coaching and GM search.
Sources: In addition to Tom Brady having a significant voice in the direction of the Raiders, I’m told the team has contracted Jed Hughes of Korn Ferry to help in their head coach and GM searches. Hughes is a well-known executive headhunter in the NFL.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 10, 2025
January 9
6:30 p.m.: Pete Carroll is interviewing with the Raiders next week after a meeting with the Chicago Bears today. The 73-year-old is looking to get back in coaching after a year off and appears to have a market.
Former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll, who met Thursday with the Chicago Bears about their vacancy, will interview next week for the Raiders’ head coaching job, per source. pic.twitter.com/c04xVl0cM2
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 10, 2025
2:26 p.m.: The Raiders will interview Detroit defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn on Friday the same day they interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Glenn is interviewing with five of the six teams with openings. He declined an interview with New England, another indication it is close to hiring Mike Vrabel.
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview for the Raiders HC job tomorrow, per source. So Jets today, Saints and Raiders tomorrow, and Jaguars and Bears on Saturday.
He declined to interview with the Patriots.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 9, 2025
10:05 a.m.: The Athletic reports the Raiders don’t have an interview set with Mike Vrabel. He was expected to be a top target. Things can always change.
Raiders do not have a meeting set up to interview Mike Vrabel.
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) January 9, 2025
9:04 a.m.: The Jaguars have asked the Chiefs permission to talk to their defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo about their head-coaching job. The Raiders and Jets have done so as well.
The #Jaguars have requested an interview with #Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo for their head coaching job.
That’s three for Spags, who also is set to speak with the #Jets and #Raiders.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 9, 2025
January 8
7:20 p.m.: The Raiders want to interview fired Jets head coach Robert Saleh.
The Raiders are interested in speaking with former Jets head coach Robert Saleh for their head coach position, sources say. Because he’s not currently employed by a team, the Raiders don’t have to request permission to speak with him.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 9, 2025
5:50 p.m.: The Raiders have requested an interview with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, who coached Brock Bowers at Georgia.
The #Raiders have requested permission to interview #Ravens OC Todd Monken, source said. Another one for Monken, who has emerged as a key candidate.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 9, 2025
12:02 p.m.: It is now being reported that Johnson accepted the Raiders’ interview and will talked them virtually on Friday along with three other interviews.
Sources: #Lions OC Ben Johnson — the top candidate in this year’s cycle — is scheduled to interview with four teams and has set up virtual meetings as follows:
– Raiders & Patriots on Friday
– Bears & Jaguars on Saturday pic.twitter.com/qO1VZKCZSl
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 8, 2025
11:44 a.m.: The Athletic is reporting is Ben Johnson has three interviews set up, but none with the Raiders who requested an interview. We will see if he takes an interview.
Ben Johnson is making the most of his bye week.
The Lions OC is scheduled to meet with three teams virtually about their head coaching vacancies, per sources:
◽️ Bears
◽️ Patriots
◽️ Jaguars pic.twitter.com/ZV0zVb4XrZ— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 8, 2025
10:57 a.m.: The Raiders are staying in the AFC West for their next interview request as they want to talk to Chiefs’ defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, according to The Athletic.
The Raiders are requesting an interview with Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo for their head-coaching spot, per sources.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 8, 2025
8:18 a.m.: Sports Illustrated is reporting the Raiders have requested to interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. They are both going to be hot names. Also, it’s the first reported requests by the team.
The Raiders have put in requests to interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, per source.
So Vegas’ search is off the ground already.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 8, 2025
6:33 a.m.: The Athletic reports the Raiders will have interest in Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores. He was with Raiders’ minority owner Tom Brady in New England.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to have interest in interviewing Brian Flores.
Also, check out today’s excellent piece by @MikeSilver https://t.co/ebkOo3clzb https://t.co/tcmgEzFn6i
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 8, 2025
