Las Vegas Raiders relieve head coach Josh McDaniels, announce interim general manager

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Raiders relieved their head coach and general manager, Josh McDaniels and David Ziegler, Tuesday night.

“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,” said Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis.

On Wednesday morning, reports emerged of the team also firing offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi, according to an NFL source.

Davis is the first NFL owner to make changes this season.

The Raiders started the season 3-5 due to struggles on the offensive side of the ball. This also comes after back-to-back double-digit losses for the Silver and Black.

McDaniels went 9-16 as the head coach of the Raiders. Additionally, the Raiders gave McDaniels a six-year contract in January 2022, which the team must still honor.

Former Raiders linebacker coach Antonio Pierce has been announced as the interim head coach. Pierce will make his debut with the Raiders against his former team, the New York Giants, on Sunday.

The team has also announced Champ Kelly will be the interim general manager. The team says it's his second season as assistant general manager.

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