5 Raiders head coach candidates to replace Pete Carroll

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Pete Carroll is officially one and done in Las Vegas. The Raiders search for his replacement begins post haste. Here are five top candidates out there who could fill the role.

Chargers DC Jesse Minter

Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter

The top head coaching candidate this cycle for many teams. He will be in high demand. And plucking a top mind away from a rival would be a nice bonus. He knows Jim Harbaugh as well as anyone, having worked under him since his Michigan days.

Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak

Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak of the Seattle Seahawks during the NFL 2025 game at State Farm Stadium on September 25, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 23-20. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Has guided the Seahawks offense with new former top pick QB Sam Darnold to the NFC West title and a top five scoring offense. It could be worth it to see if he could do the same in Las Vegas.

49ers DC Robert Saleh

One of the most respected coaches in the league. He deserves another shot at being a head coach after a failed four-year stint with the Jets.

Vikings DC Brian Flores

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Jan. 13, 2025.

The Tom Brady connection as Flores spent a decade plus with the Patriots during Brady's time there, including six seasons as a position coach before taking the Dolphins head coaching job. The Vikings defense has improved every season under him from worst in the league before he took over, to being a top five unit this past season.

Rams DC Chris Shula

The Sean McVay coaching tree is a strong one. And none more respected than Shula who has been on McVay's staff since 2017, the past two seasons as defensive coordinator.

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