Pete Carroll: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Ex-USC Coach Pete Carroll Lands Geno Smith's Successor in 2026 Mock Draft

Pete Carroll decided to roll with a potential backup for Geno Smith in the 2025 NFL Draft. But the former USC head coach is projected to land Smith's successor next season. The first-year Las Vegas Raiders head coach is predicted to nab a QB for the 2026 first round of the draft, per Josh Edwards of CBS Sports.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 29

Pete Carroll, John Spytek Use 2025 NFL Draft To Build Las Vegas Raiders The Right Way

Needless to say, high first-round selections in the annual NFL Draft are important pieces for teams across the National Football League. However, just as important as the high first-round selections themselves are what a team does to build around those cornerstone pieces.

Ole Miss Player Joins Lane Kiffin's Old Boss Pete Carroll in NFL

The Ole Miss football program boasted one of the most talented teams in all of college football last season, and the proof was in the pudding as eight Rebels heard their names called during the 2025 NFL Draft.

Cameron Ward News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

The 'Last QB taken in the first round of the NFL draft by team' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 28

What we learned from Pete Carroll and John Spytek’s first draft

The 2025 NFL Draft marked a pivotal point for head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek, providing a clear indication of their long-term vision of the Raiders.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 28

Darien Porter made it very clear that he isn't just a pick for the Las Vegas Raiders' future

When the Las Vegas Raiders hired former Seattle Seahawks HC Pete Carroll, he and everyone else made it clear that this was not going to be a rebuild. John Spytek, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant GM, made sure everyone knew it, too.

NFL Draft News

Insider reveals Broncos' RB target in first round of NFL Draft

Shilo Sanders fired dad Deion as his agent after going undrafted

Report details why Saints 'embraced' Shough before, during draft

Report details why Saints 'embraced' QB Tyler Shough before, during NFL Draft

NFL team executive expands on what Sanders did wrong before draft

NFL team executive expands on what Browns' Shedeur Sanders did wrong before draft

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 27

Grading the 2025 Raiders draft class

With eleven picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders are clearly interested in underseeing a youth movement under head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek.

NFL News / Dice City Sports / April 27

What the experts are saying about Raiders draft

With all 257 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft now revealed, the experts have wasted little time in giving out initial draft grades on every team. Now, it is important to understand that how a draft is graded now is an exercise in futility.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 26

Raiders complete NFL Draft by addressing areas of concern

The first draft for first-year Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek wrapped up Saturday.

Why RB Ashton Jeanty fits in well with the Raiders

Raiders select players with high upside on Day 2 of NFL Draft

Raiders add two FCS quarterbacks late in NFL Draft

Beginner's luck: Rookie NFL QBs who led their teams to the postseason

The 'Active NFL players with the most sacks in a season' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26

Undrafted Free Agency: Tracking Every Raiders Addition

The Raiders have wrapped up the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting 11 players over the last three days. After the first draft of the Pete Carroll/John Spytek/Tom

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26

Raiders add two FCS quarterbacks late in NFL Draft

The Raiders have moved on from Aidan O’Connell as a starter, reuniting Geno Smith with his former head coach, Pete Carroll. A pair of possibilities has been added to the mix, though.

Why RB Ashton Jeanty fits in well with the Raiders

Raiders select players with high upside on Day 2 of NFL Draft

Raiders draft interesting two-way player in sixth round

The 'Most 4th quarter comebacks by active NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26

Social Media Reacts to Raiders' JJ Pegues Pick

The Las Vegas Raiders added another defensive lineman in Ole Miss' JJ Pegues, a player who many thought would go a bit higher than the sixth round. Social media had plenty to say about the selection, with praise going to new general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26

The Raiders Made a Significant Commitment in the NFL Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders have had their fair share of talented running backs during their storied history. However, they have struggled to run the ball recently.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 26

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll just did what he knows best after drafting CB Darien Porter

If you have watched football for some time, and in-depth football at that, you know that the Las Vegas Raiders head coach, Pete Carroll, just did the most Pete Carroll thing ever on the second day of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 26

Moments Ago: WATCH Carroll, Spytek Talk Raiders NFL Draft

HENDERSON, NV-- The Las Vegas Raiders selected wide receiver Jack Bech with the 58th overall pick in the NFL Draft and cornerback Darien Porter with the 68th overall pick.

Raiders drafting wide receiver Jack Bech says everything about the personality Pete Carroll wants the offense to have

The Las Vegas Raiders went into Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft with a ton of holes to fill on their roster, and so far, they have done a great job of addressing those needs.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 25

Raiders add Riq Woolen clone for Pete Carroll in third round

The Raiders have chosen to address a major need at cornerback With the 68th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Raiders selected Iowa State cornerback Darien Porter.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 26

Raiders select players with high upside on Day 2 of NFL Draft

Here are the Day 2 selections that could provide the biggest payoffs for the Raiders.

Five best picks from Day 2 of NFL Draft: Patriots give QB Drake Maye help with star RB

Five worst picks from Day 2 of NFL Draft: Quarterback chaos

Burning questions entering Day 3 of NFL Draft: All things Shedeur Sanders and more

Beginner's luck: Rookie NFL QBs who led their teams to the postseason

The '2024-25 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 25

AFC Notes: Patrick Mahomes, Pete Carroll, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

The Broncos made headlines on the free-agent market by signing S Talanoa Hufanga, LB Dre Greenlaw, and TE Evan Engram. Mike Sando of The Athletic cites

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / April 25

USC Legend Reacts to Ashton Jeanty Landing With Raiders

Ashton Jeanty rose as a massive winner Thursday in landing to the Las Vegas Raiders. One USC legend sounded off on the move, as Jeanty soon plays for former Trojans coach Pete Carroll. Count Marcus Allen as one who likes Jeanty's fit with the silver and black.

Boise State Broncos News / Total Apex Sports / April 25

Ashton Jeanty Selected By Las Vegas Raiders No. 6 Overall

With the No. 6 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders selected Boise State Running Back Ashton Jeanty. The runner-up for the Heisman Trophy gained 2,601 yards and scored 29 touchdowns for the Broncos.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 24

Raiders HC Pete Carroll unretires social media account to share NFL draft hints, and may have already tipped Las Vegas' first-round pick

The Las Vegas Raiders are almost ready to make their pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Of course, they have some business to attend to first, like making sure everything is tight-lipped and sealed right where nothing, none of their information is getting out.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / April 24

Seahawks legend Earl Thomas comments on infamous middle finger for Pete Carroll

A lot of Seattle Seahawks legends have fallen out with the organization over the years. Usually they make their way back into the fold, making appearances around the facility and occasionally showing up on the sidelines, as has been the case with Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor and Marshawn Lynch, among others.