Pete Carroll fire row: Raiders make big move after Denver loss, heated words on field

The Las Vegas Raiders made a massive move on Friday, a day after the Denver Broncos handed them a 10-7 loss at the Empower Field in Mile High

Published on: Nov 8, 2025, 02:44:01 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Las Vegas Raiders made a massive move on Friday, a day after the Denver Broncos handed them a 10-7 loss at the Empower Field in Mile High. While fans demanded the head coach, Pete Carroll, be fired, the Raiders let go of special teams coordinator Tom McMahon, as per NFL insiders.

Tom McMahon has been fired by the Las Vegas Raiders (X/@RapSheet)

This comes only hours after McMahon and Carroll were seen arguing on the field following the Thursday Night game.

“The #Raiders have fired Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon, per me and @TomPelissero. A significant move after last night’s loss. McMahon and coach Pete Carroll had words on the sidelines,” Insider Ian Rapoport reported on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Tom McMahon's firing was expected. The Raiders' special teams have been struggling this season. The team had a punt blocked against the Broncos and multiple penalties. Kicker Daniel Carlson is also not at his best. Las Vegas seem to be already out of the playoff race, with a 2-7 start.

Who is Tom McMahon?

Tom McMahon, the former Las Vegas Raiders special teams coordinator since 2022, is a 56-year-old coaching veteran with over 30 years in football, known for developing elite punters, kickers, and return specialists. Born on July 12, 1969, in Helena, Montana, McMahon began his coaching career at Carroll College in 1992, serving as secondary coach before a brief stint at Bozeman High School in 1993. He returned to Carroll in 1994 and spent 11 years at Utah State from 1995-2005, progressing from graduate assistant to defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator.

McMahon's NFL journey started in 2007 as assistant special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons, followed by roles with the St. Louis Rams (2009-11), Kansas City Chiefs (2012), Indianapolis Colts (2013-17), and Denver Broncos (2018-21). In Las Vegas, he was retained by Josh McDaniels in 2022 and Antonio Pierce in 2024, and again by Pete Carroll in January 2025, marking his third head coach with the Raiders.

His units have produced seven Pro Bowl players, including P AJ Cole (2022-23), K Daniel Carlson (2022), P Dustin Colquitt (2012), LS Matt Overton (2013), K Adam Vinatieri (2014), P Pat McAfee (2014, 2016), and LS Casey Kreiter (2018).

McMahon, married to Kim with three children, Dawson, Emmett, and Quincy, resides in Las Vegas.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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