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Ex-Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce Lands First Job Since Firing

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Austin C. Boyd | Last updated Jul 23, 2025 3:59 PM ET

Antonio Pierce appeared to have a very bright future in coaching after he took over as the interim head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023, following Josh McDaniels getting fired. He led the team to a 5-4 record, which helped him earn interviews for head coaching jobs around the NFL before he officially landed the Raiders gig.

However, his first season as the full-time head coach was a disaster. The team finished 4-13, and the players weren't pounding the table for him nearly as loudly. He was fired and replaced with Pete Carroll.

Despite his success as a linebackers coach and previous promise as a head coach, no team hired Pierce to be a part of their coaching staff for the 2025 season. That has led to him taking on a different job.

Pierce announced on Instagram that he has been named Chief Strategy Advisor for a company called Athletes in Control.

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Notably, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels recently joined the company as a brand ambassador. Pierce and Daniels have a close relationship from their time at Arizona State.

It's not entirely clear what Athletes in Control does. Their website is currently password-protected. Their Instagram bio mentions "NIL to HOF," so it's possible that they are some sort of agency that helps athletes secure brand deals.

Regardless, Pierce is going to stay close to football with this new gig. It remains to be seen if it'll keep him from wanting to return to the coaching ranks sometime in the future.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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