Antonio Pierce: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Field Level Media / January 16

Falcons interview Antonio Pierce for coaching vacancy

Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce on Friday became the ninth candidate to interview for the Atlanta Falcons' head coaching vacancy. Currently an NFL studio analyst for CBS, Pierce joined the Raiders' staff in 2022 as linebackers coach, then served as interim head coach in 2023 before becoming head coach in 2024.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16

Falcons Interviewing Antonio Pierce For HC Job Friday

Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that former Raiders HC Antonio Pierce will interview for the Falcons’ head-coaching vacancy on Friday. Here’s the

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 15

Raiders' Ex-HC Antonio Pierce Continues Attempt for Second Chance

The Las Vegas Raiders are searching for their next head coach. The Raiders have not been able to get the coaching hire right over the past few years,

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 14

Falcons to interview Matt Ryan’s CBS colleague for head coach position

An intriguing new name was just added to the Atlanta Falcons head coaching search, as they will interview Matt Ryan’s CBS colleague Antonio Pearce for their vacant position.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Falcons To Interview Antonio Pierce For HC Job

Former Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce has emerged as a candidate in Atlanta. The Falcons will hold an in-person interview with Pierce this week, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14

Falcons Interviewing Former Raiders HC Antonio Pierce Later This Week

According to Mike Garafolo, the Falcons plan to conduct an in-person interview with former Raiders HC Antonio Pierce later this week. Once that interview

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 8

Giants To Interview With Antonio Pierce

The Giants are interviewing their former linebacker and ex-Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce for their head coaching vacancy on Thursday and Friday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

NFL News / New York Giants on SI / January 8

Giants Head Coaching Search: Morris Interviews, Pierce on Deck and a Harbaugh Update

Fresh off the heels of having interviewed former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski for their head coaching vacancy, the New York Giants , per reports,

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Ex-Raiders HC Antonio Pierce Chimes In on Fernando Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders have the number one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Raiders now have the opportunity to do a lot of different things with that pick, but it could be as simple as taking the most needed need, and that is at the quarterback position.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 4

Will Pete Carroll become fall-guy for Mark Davis' ineptitude?

Pete Carroll could be latest fall-guy for Mark Davis' ineptitude with Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders could be on the verge of firing yet another head coach when this mess of a season ends Sunday afternoon.

Report reveals Raiders' updated stance on Maxx Crosby trade

Raiders are dysfunctional mess as minority owner Tom Brady works for Fox

Steelers losing Arthur Smith could be blessing in disguise following report

Dolphins' decision on Mike McDaniel may also impact GM search

Rams coach 'connected' to Steelers as possible Mike Tomlin replacement

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New York Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / January 2

Antonio Pierce emerges as a candidate for one NFL head-coaching job

Antonio Pierce has come sprinting out of the tunnel once again.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 2

Why Ex-Raiders HC Antonio Pierce Could Land a New Gig

The 2025 NFL regular season is coming to an end this Sunday. Week 18 is finally here, and some teams are going to be looking for new head coaches. That is just how it goes in the NFL, and especially if the teams have had bad to horrible seasons.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 2

Mike McCarthy, Antonio Pierce among Giants’ HC candidates

The formal interview process has technically already begun.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / January 2

Reports: Mike McCarthy, Antonio Pierce on NYG interview list

Former Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce and franchise nemesis Mike McCarthy are among candidates on New York's interview list as the franchise searches for a new head coach, according to reports.

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / December 30

An open letter to Mark Davis on the state of the Las Vegas Raiders

I have been a die-hard member of Raider Nation since 1998. We even crossed paths at Rickey’s when Jon Gruden returned in 2018. For decades, I watched this organization struggle until I eventually entered sports journalism myself, hoping to understand why the “Commitment to Excellence” has fallen so far short.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / December 17

Former Coach Antonio Pierce Bold Take On Franchise’s Future

The Las Vegas Raiders have been one of the worst teams in the NFL over the past couple of decades. The franchise hasn’t won a playoff game since their Super Bowl run in 2002 and has made just two playoff appearances over that timeframe.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 2

Former HC Antonio Pierce Gives Frank Opinion on Raiders' Issues

The Las Vegas Raiders fired Antonio Pierce shortly after the end of last season. The move was reportedly made for various reasons, but the team's 4-13 record, which included many injuries and a 10-game losing streak played a role in Pierce's dismissal.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 1

Former Raiders head coach says it will take 'decades' to fix team

Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce isn’t shy about sharing his opinion on his former employer. Week 13 gave him more ammunition. Let’s be honest, no one had the Silver and Black going 2-10 in Pete Carroll’s return to coaching.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 24

Ex-Raiders HC Antonio Pierce Tells All on Shedeur Sanders Interest

Shortly before Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his first career start and took down the Las Vegas Raiders in their own stadium, ex- Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce told all when it came to Sanders and the franchise.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Gridiron Heroics / November 23

Antonio Pierce Reveals Shedeur Sanders Was One of the Top Choices for Raiders in 2025 NFL Draft

Shedeur Sanders was one of the players who had a lot of hype heading into the 2025 NFL Draft and wound up falling from a projected first-round pick to the fifth round.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 7

Maybe Everyone Owes Former Raiders HC Antonio Pierce an Apology

The Las Vegas Raiders made Antonio Pierce their interim head coach after abruptly firing Josh McDaniels halfway through the 2023 season. The Raiders then benched their struggling veteran quarterback, replacing him with fourth-round rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 18

Former Raiders head coach addresses Tom Brady conflict of interest issue

Antonio Pierce was serving as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders last fall when current Fox lead in-game analyst Tom Brady was approved as a minority owner of the franchise and shared his thoughts on the resurgent controversy surrounding Brady's role as owner and as an analyst with Fox.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 4

Raiders insider provides analysis explaining the firing of Antonio Pierce

When Antonio Pierce was fired from his position as Las Vegas Raiders head coach in January, it came as a surprise to many around the league. Sure, Pierce could not capitalize on the momentum of his stint as interim head coach and only produced four wins, but most of the issues surrounding the Raiders were seen as not being entirely his fault.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / February 16

Antonio Pierce Makes First Announcement Since Raiders Firing

Antonio Pierce has been very quiet since being fired by the Las Vegas Raiders. Based on the rumors that came out following the news, Pierce was fully expecting to return in 2025.