The Las Vegas Raiders did not make any roster changes before the trade deadline on Tuesday afternoon.
The team opted for a late-night firing spree of its coaching and front office staff aimed at improving the team in the long run.
The Raiders announced the changes on the team’s Twitter account at 1:00 AM EDT.
It said:
“The Las Vegas Raiders have relieved Josh McDaniels and David Ziegler of their duties as head coach and general manager.”
Then, Mark Davis said:
“After much thought about what the Raiders need to move forward, I have decided to part ways with Josh and Dave. I want to thank them both for their hard work and wish them and their families nothing but the best.”
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— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 1, 2023
Fans Believe This Was Long Overdue
Josh McDaniels has not been the answer that Raiders fans hoped he would be.
Since his arrival, the Raiders have won 9 games and lost 16.
The Raiders finished 6-11 in 2022 and are 3-5 through Week 8.
Despite being fired, McDaniels will be on the team’s payroll for quite some time with his hefty contract.
When @raiders news breaks after midnight on Halloween, you do radio updates dressed as … wait for it… Chucky🤦🏼♀️😳 #defineirony#cantmakethisup #nfl #nodaysoff pic.twitter.com/0uqDSOsDsg
— Amber Theoharis (@AmberTheoharis) November 1, 2023
Trick Or Treat
The Halloween night firings are par for the course for a Raiders team that has been trying to find its footing for years.
Raiders reporter Amber Theoharris was working the news in her Halloween costume ironically as “Chucky” a nickname many used for former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden.
When @raiders news breaks after midnight on Halloween, you do radio updates dressed as … wait for it… Chucky🤦🏼♀️😳 #defineirony#cantmakethisup #nfl #nodaysoff pic.twitter.com/0uqDSOsDsg
— Amber Theoharis (@AmberTheoharis) November 1, 2023
The Raiders did not make this decision on a bye week.
After a Sunday night loss to the Lions, the team is hosting a Week 9 game against the New York Giants on Sunday, November 5 at 4:25 PM EDT.
Linebackers coach Antonio Pierce reportedly will be named the interim coach.
Sources; Raiders are planning to name LB coach Antonio Pierce as their interim head coach. pic.twitter.com/ABVVZSCsV8
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2023
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