Former Seahawks leader becomes Las Vegas Raiders coach!
Pete Carroll is 73 years and 131 days old as of January 24, 2025, the day reports emerged about him becoming the Raiders’ next head coach. He will celebrate his 74th birthday on September 15, 2025, coinciding with ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast for Week 2 of the NFL season. Pete Carroll is a highly regarded American football coach, currently serving as the head coach and executive vice president of the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. Known for his energetic coaching style and positive attitude, Carroll has achieved significant success at both the collegiate and professional levels.
Pete Carroll Set to Become Oldest Head Coach in NFL History
We can celebrate Pete Carroll by calling him a mastermind of the game and a relentless leader who defies age and expectations. Breaking Records at 73!
At 74, Carroll is set to surpass Romeo Crennel, who was 73 years and 199 days old when he coached his last game, becoming the oldest head coach in modern NFL history. Previously, Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs held the distinction of being the oldest active NFL coach at 66.
ESPN reports that Pete Carroll has agreed to a three-year contract with the Raiders, which includes a fourth-year team option. Before finalizing his deal with the Raiders, Carroll had interviewed for the head coach positions with the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys.Pete Carroll’s hiring marks a significant step in the Raiders’ organizational overhaul. Alongside Carroll, the team has brought in Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant GM John Spytek as their new general manager. With former quarterback Tom Brady now a part-owner, owner Mark Davis is steering the franchise toward a rebuild. A key focus for the team is securing a young quarterback, leveraging the No. 6 overall draft pick and substantial cap space ahead of the offseason.
The NFL’s coaching hiring cycle for 2025 is almost wrapped up. With Pete Carroll’s reported hiring, 30 out of 32 head coaching vacancies have been filled. The New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys remain the only teams still in search of a new leader. Pete Carroll is taking on the Raiders’ coaching job under principal owner Mark Davis, with whom he has a personal connection, having known the late team patriarch Al Davis. He’ll also be working alongside part-owner Tom Brady. Carroll replaces Antonio Pierce, who served as interim head coach before being promoted to full-time head coach. Pierce went 4-13 in his only full season, with the Raiders finishing last in the highly competitive AFC West. The team is now in search of a viable quarterback to lead them into the future.
Pete Carroll’s AFC West Comeback
Pete Carroll’s return to the AFC West brings him back into competition with his long-time rival, Jim Harbaugh, the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. Over the past two decades, the two have faced off as coaches of the Seahawks and 49ers, and previously as head coaches at USC and Stanford.
Carroll’s comeback comes just one year after the Seahawks parted ways with him, hiring 37-year-old Macdonald as their first-time head coach. This followed Carroll’s 15-year tenure in Seattle, where he led the team through its most successful period in franchise history, including 12 playoff appearances, two Super Bowls, and the Seahawks’ only NFL championship at the end of the 2013 season.
Carroll spent last season out of football while the Seahawks continued to honor what was believed to be a $15 million contract extension he signed during the 2020 season.
Pete Carroll’s Journey: From College Stardom to NFL Glory
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1994–1995: New York Jets
Carroll began his NFL coaching career as the Jets’ head coach for two seasons.
1997–1999: New England Patriots
He served as head coach for three seasons but was fired after a 27-21 record.
2001–2009: USC Trojans
Carroll turned USC into a powerhouse, winning two national championships (2003, 2004) and dominating college football with multiple Pac-10 titles.
2010–2024: Seattle Seahawks
Carroll became the Seahawks’ head coach, leading them to 12 playoff appearances, two Super Bowls (winning in 2013), and one of the most successful eras in franchise history.
2025: Las Vegas Raiders
After a year away, Carroll returns to the AFC West, taking over as head coach of the Raiders to rebuild the team.
Carroll is known for his positive leadership, innovative strategies, and success at both college and professional levels.
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