Pete Carroll Plans to Discuss Raiders’ Defensive Coordinator Vacancy with Patrick Graham
Newly appointed Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is set to have discussions with Patrick Graham regarding the team’s vacant defensive coordinator position, according to The Athletic.
Graham, who has served as the Raiders’ defensive coordinator since 2022, remains a respected defensive strategist with experience leading units in both Las Vegas and with the New York Giants. Despite the coaching changes within the organization, Graham’s leadership helped the Raiders’ defense show flashes of improvement last season, making him a potential candidate to stay under Carroll’s regime.
Carroll, known for his defensive expertise, is expected to prioritize stability and experience in shaping his coaching staff. Whether Graham will remain in his role or Carroll opts for a new direction remains to be seen, but discussions between the two could determine the future of the Raiders’ defensive identity.
With Carroll’s defensive philosophy and Graham’s familiarity with the roster, retaining Graham could provide continuity for a unit that showed promise in 2024. However, Carroll may also explore other candidates as he assembles his ideal staff for the upcoming season.
Further developments on the Raiders’ defensive coordinator search are expected in the coming days.
