Editing Las Vegas Raiders (section)

=== Las Vegas Raiders (2020–present) ===
{{Main|Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas}}
[[File:Josh_Jacobs_WFT_at_Raiders_-_51736817249_(cropped).jpg|190px|right|thumb|In the [[2022 NFL season|2022 season]] [[Josh Jacobs]] was the [[List of National Football League rushing champions|NFL rushing yards leader]] with 340 attempts, 1,653 rushing yards, and 12 rushing touchdowns. In addition, he had 53 receptions for 400 receiving yards.]]
[[File:Las_Vegas_Raiders_DE_98_Maxx_Crosby.jpg|190px|right|thumb|[[Maxx Crosby]] was drafted by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.]]

====Final years of the Gruden era and Rich Bisaccia (2020–2021)====
On January 22, 2020, it was announced that the Raiders had relocated to Las Vegas.<ref name="JScottNFL" /><ref name="LVRaiders" /> The Raiders played the [[2020 Las Vegas Raiders season|2020 season]] without fans in attendance for home games due to the ongoing [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United States|COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name="y581">{{cite web | last=Patra | first=Kevin | title=Raiders' Allegiant Stadium will be closed to fans for 2020 season | website=NFL.com | date=2020-08-03 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-allegiant-stadium-will-be-closed-to-fans-for-2020-season | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> They started the season 6–3, but lost five of their last seven games to finish the season 8–8 and miss the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.<ref name="w825">{{cite web | last=Reed | first=Tashan | title=Derek Carr has a big season and there's room for growth | website=The Athletic | date=2021-01-19 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2328799/2021/01/19/derek-carr-raiders-season-evaluation/ | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref>

A league investigation in 2021 revealed that Gruden had used racist, misogynistic, and homophobic language in emails in 2011 while working for ESPN.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Breech |first=John |date=October 12, 2021 |title=Jon Gruden reveals more details from controversial emails, including vulgarity directed at Roger Goodell |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jon-gruden-reveals-more-details-from-controversial-emails-including-vulgarity-directed-at-roger-goodell/ |access-date=2021-10-14 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> The emails referred to NFL commissioner [[Roger Goodell]] as a "faggot" and a "clueless anti football pussy". He also said Goodell should not have pressured the Rams to draft "queers", referring to [[Michael Sam]], the first openly gay player drafted in NFL history. He also stated that players who [[U.S. national anthem protests (2016–present)|protest the National Anthem]] should be "fired", specifically referring to former [[San Francisco 49ers|49ers]] safety [[Eric Reid]]. Gruden also called then United States Vice President [[Joe Biden]] a "nervous clueless pussy".<ref>{{cite news | newspaper=The New York Times | date=October 11, 2021 | last1=Belson | first1=Ken | last2=Rosman | first2=Katherine | title=Raiders Coach's Emails Included Homophobic and Misogynistic Comments | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/11/sports/football/what-did-jon-gruden-say.html?}}</ref> He resigned on October 11, 2021, after more details of the emails were released by ''[[The New York Times]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Belson|first1=Ken|last2=Rosman|first2=Katherine|date=2021-10-12|title=Raiders Coach Resigns After Homophobic and Misogynistic Emails|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/11/sports/football/what-did-jon-gruden-say.html|access-date=2021-10-14|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Statement from Jon Gruden |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/statement-from-jon-gruden |website=Raiders.com |access-date=October 12, 2021 |archive-date=October 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012110519/https://www.raiders.com/news/statement-from-jon-gruden |url-status=dead }}</ref> Special Teams Coordinator, [[Rich Bisaccia]], was named the interim head coach of the Raiders following Gruden's resignation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=October 11, 2021 |title=Jon Gruden resigns as Las Vegas Raiders head coach |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jon-gruden-resigns-as-las-vegas-raiders-head-coach |access-date=2021-10-12 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Shortly after the resignation, owner Mark Davis refused to comment on the controversy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bumbaca |first=Chris |date=October 13, 2021 |title='They have all the answers': Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis defers to NFL on Jon Gruden emails |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/raiders/2021/10/13/mark-davis-jon-gruden-emails-nfl-raiders/8439821002/ |access-date=2021-10-14 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref>

On November 2, 2021, starting wide receiver [[Henry Ruggs]] was arrested and charged with multiple felonies after killing a woman in a car crash.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gutierrez |first=Paul |date=November 2, 2021 |title=Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs faces two felony charges in fatal crash |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32534609/las-vegas-raiders-wr-henry-ruggs-charged-dui-resulting-death |access-date=November 17, 2021 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Later that day, the Raiders released Ruggs.<ref name="z472">{{cite web | last=Gutierrez | first=Paul | title=Las Vegas Raiders release WR Henry Ruggs III, who faces two felony charges in fatal crash | website=ESPN.com | date=2021-11-03 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32538903/las-vegas-raiders-release-wr-henry-ruggs-iii-fatal-crash | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> On November 8, cornerback [[Damon Arnette]] was released after a video surfaced of him brandishing firearms.<ref name="v034">{{cite web | last=Patra | first=Kevin | title=Raiders releasing former first-round CB Damon Arnette | website=NFL.com | date=2021-11-08 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-releasing-former-first-round-cb-damon-arnette | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> The Raiders finished with a 10–7 record and earned a Wild Card playoff berth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 Las Vegas Raiders Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/2021.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="d246">{{cite web | last=Kerr | first=Jeff | title=2021 NFL playoff picture, standings: Raiders avoid tie and beat Chargers in overtime; Steelers in as a result | website=CBSSports.com | date=2022-01-10 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2021-nfl-playoff-picture-standings-raiders-avoid-tie-and-beat-chargers-in-overtime-steelers-in-as-a-result/ | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> The Raiders saw their season end with a 26–19 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card Round.<ref name="o535">{{cite web | last=Wilner | first=Barry | title=Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over Raiders | website=AP News | date=2022-01-16 | url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-cincinnati-bengals-las-vegas-raiders-derek-carr-125a6b2cb009f8dd23e89895ce58674f | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref>

====Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler era (2022–2023)====
On January 30, 2022, the Raiders announced the hiring of [[Dave Ziegler]] as general manager.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raiders hire Dave Ziegler as General Manager|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-hire-dave-ziegler-as-general-manager|publisher=Las Vegas Raiders|date=January 30, 2022|access-date=January 30, 2022|language=en-US|archive-date=January 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130195330/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-hire-dave-ziegler-as-general-manager|url-status=dead}}</ref> Ziegler was previously the director of player personnel for the [[New England Patriots]] and served in the Patriots scouting department from 2013 to 2021. On January 31, 2022, the Raiders announced the hiring of [[Josh McDaniels]] as head coach.<ref name="j747">{{cite web | title=Raiders hiring Josh McDaniels as head coach | website=NBC Sports | date=2022-01-30 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/raiders-hiring-josh-mcdaniels-as-head-coach | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> On February 4, 2022, the Raiders announced the hiring of [[Patrick Graham (American football)|Patrick Graham]] as defensive coordinator.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-hiring-patrick-graham-as-defensive-coordinator|title=Raiders hiring Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator|last=Gordon|first=Grant|date=February 4, 2022|website=[[NFL.com]]|publisher=National Football League|access-date=February 4, 2022}}</ref> In the 2022 season, the Raiders finished with a 6–11 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Las Vegas Raiders Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/2022.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Following the season, the Raiders released Derek Carr.<ref name="k393">{{cite web | last=Gutierrez | first=Paul | title=Raiders release QB Derek Carr before contract deadline | website=ESPN.com | date=2023-02-14 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35659897/source-raiders-release-qb-derek-carr-contract-deadline | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref>

In response to the release of Derek Carr, the Raiders signed [[Jimmy Garoppolo]] and drafted [[Aidan O'Connell]].<ref name="a609">{{cite web | last=Edholm | first=Eric | title=Las Vegas Raiders signing QB Jimmy Garoppolo to three-year, $72.75 million contract | website=NFL.com | date=2023-03-13 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-sign-quarterback-jimmy-garoppolo | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref><ref name="s946">{{cite web | last=Patra | first=Kevin | title=Raiders trade up to select Purdue QB Aidan O'Connell at end of Round 4 of 2023 NFL Draft | website=NFL.com | date=2023-04-29 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-trade-up-to-select-purdue-qb-aidan-o-connell-at-end-of-round-4-of-2023-n | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> On October 31, 2023, the Raiders parted ways with head coach [[Josh McDaniels]] and general manager [[Dave Ziegler]]. Linebackers coach [[Antonio Pierce]] was named interim head coach and assistant general manager [[Champ Kelly]] was named interim general manager for the remainder of the [[2023 Las Vegas Raiders season|2023 season]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-31 |title=The Las Vegas Raiders relieve Josh McDaniels and David Ziegler of their duties |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/the-las-vegas-raiders-relieve-josh-mcdaniels-and-david-ziegler-of-their-duties/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=Raiders.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-name-antonio-pierce-as-interim-head-coach |title=Raiders name Antonio Pierce as Interim Head Coach |date=November 1, 2023 |website=Raiders.com |language=en |access-date=November 1, 2023}}</ref> On December 14, 2023, the team set a franchise record of most points scored in a game by scoring 63 points in their 63–21 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Quick Snap: Raiders put up franchise record 63 points against Chargers|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/quick-snap-raiders-put-up-franchise-record-63-points-against-chargers|date=December 14, 2023 |first=Levi|last=Edwards|website=Raiders.com |language=en |access-date=December 14, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39116790/raiders-hang-team-record-63-points-banged-chargers|title=Raiders hang team-record 63 points on banged-up Chargers|first=Paul|last=Guiterrez|publisher=ESPN|date=December 14, 2023|accessdate=December 14, 2023}}</ref> The Raiders finished with a 8–9 record (5–4 mark under Antonio Pierce) that saw a 20–14 upset victory over the Chiefs on Christmas Day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Las Vegas Raiders Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/2023.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="w566">{{Cite web |date=2023-12-25 |title=NFL on Christmas: Raiders upset Chiefs on road in opener |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2023-12-25/nfl-christmas-day-raiders-upset-chiefs-eagles-giants-49ers-ravens |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Los Angeles Times|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> The team removed the interim tag from Pierce in January 2024, making him head coach of the franchise.<ref name="h533">{{cite web | last=Gutierrez | first=Paul | title=Raiders remove interim tag, name Antonio Pierce head coach | website=ESPN.com | date=2024-01-19 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39344707/raiders-working-finalize-deal-antonio-pierce | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> After one season where he led the Raiders to a 4–13 record including a ten game losing streak, Pierce was fired as head coach and replaced with former Seahawks head coach [[Pete Carroll]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=Carroll returns to NFL sideline as Raiders coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43547026/sources-pete-carroll-agrees-3-year-deal-coach-raiders |access-date=2025-01-26 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>