The Las Vegas Raiders hired Pete Carroll as their head coach in January, bringing back Patrick Graham as the defensive coordinator shortly after. Graham was a highly coveted head coach and defensive coordinator candidate, taking interviews with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals.
Bypassing need and going with the ‘best player available’ approach in the first round for the second year in a row With the sixth overall pick in the 2025 SB Nation mock NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders select Mason Graham, defensive tackle, Michigan.
As the 2025 NFL Draft draws near, teams across the league are finalizing their draft boards, and the Las Vegas Raiders, holding the sixth overall selection, are diligently evaluating top prospects to ensure their first-round pick significantly enhances their chances of winning.
The Las Vegas Raiders could use help on the defensive line despite extending Maxx Crosby and re-signing Malcolm Koonce and Adam Butler. A long-term, high-ceiling
Before Patrick Graham was named the defensive coordinator in Las Vegas, the Raiders had one of the worst defenses in the NFL for over two decades. In the 19 seasons prior to his arrival, the team only finished in the top 20 for scoring defense on one occasion and for total yardage allowed five times.
Although Raiders fans have heard this before, this time feels different for the team.
When the Las Vegas Raiders decided to part ways with head coach Antonio Pierce, it was unclear what that meant for his staff. Of particular note was defensive coordinator Patrick Graham whose contract had run out and was drawing interest from multiple teams around the league.
One former colleague, Carroll's "right-hand man," to be exact, is now with the Raiders.
The Las Vegas Raiders announced they have officially re-signed Patrick Graham as their defensive coordinator. Earlier this week, Tom Pelissero of NFL
It appears the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will not be paired together in 2025. With Graham working toward a deal to remain with the Raiders, the Jaguars will now look elsewhere at defensive coordinator.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Raiders have officially re-signed Patrick Graham as their defensive coordinator. Pelissero notes that Graham’s contract expired and he had options, including going to the Jaguars.
The journey Patrick Graham has gone through this offseason is quite unique. At one point, he appeared to be the favorite to land the then-available Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching job.
After looking into a few outside candidates, the Raiders are in position to maintain the status quo at the defensive coordinator spot. Pete Carroll is set to have continuity on that side of the ball for 2025.
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced that they’ve completed an interview with Raiders DC Patrick Graham for their defensive coordinator position. Graham interviewed last week for the Jaguars’ head coaching position before the team hired Liam Coen.
The dust is still settling from the Jaguars’ chaotic leadership changes last week, but new head coach Liam Coen must press along to put together his first staff of assistants.
Three years is all it’s taken for Patrick Graham to carve his name in the history books of the Silver and Black. In 2023, during what was his second year with the Las Vegas Raiders, Graham led Sin City’s defense to a top-15 rank in both least points and least total yardage surrendered.
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for their head coach, and after they weren't able to land Ben Johnson, the Raiders will now likely look toward Pete Carroll, the former Super Bowl-winning head coach for the Seattle Seahawks, or maybe even Todd Monken, the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens.
The Las Vegas Raiders have started their search for the next head coach of the Silver and Black. The team will be looking for the right fit to lead the franchise back to their winning ways.
The Bengals interviewed Patrick Graham for their defensive coordinator job earlier this week. The former Raiders, Giants and Dolphins defensive coordinator spent the past three seasons in Las Vegas.
The Bengals are quickly conducting a replacement search for a defensive coordinator.
Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Bengals plan to interview Raiders DC Patrick Graham for their DC vacancy. It’s worth noting Graham is a candidate for the Jaguars HC opening but his contract is up with Las Vegas, allowing him to interview for other DC roles.
During this past offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders offered defensive coordinator Patrick Graham extension. Graham turned down the offer but remained with the team, giving him a chance to look for a job elsewhere this upcoming offseason.
This Raiders defense isn't the typical bottom-feeder of the team's past. It has versatility, stardom and experience.
Graham will now work under new head coach Josh McDaniels, widely considered to be one of the league's top offensive minds.
Recently hired New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said earlier this week that he was hoping to retain the team's defensive coordinator, Patrick Graham.
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