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Raiders Fire Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon After Another Costly Loss
Tom McMahon was fired after special teams errors contributed to three losses, including missed and blocked field goals reducing the Raiders' 2025 record to 2-7.
- On Friday the Las Vegas Raiders fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon, Raiders coach Pete Carroll announced, saying, `Earlier today, we made the tough decision to relieve Tom McMahon of his duties as special teams coordinator.`
- Persistent special teams miscues prompted the Las Vegas Raiders to fire Tom McMahon after the unit's struggles factored into three losses in the 2025 NFL season.
- AJ Cole's blocked punt by Broncos safety JL Skinner set up Denver's go-ahead field goal, while Daniel Carlson missed a late 48-yard field goal and had earlier miscues against Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars.
- The move elevates Derius Swinton II to interim coordinator as Pete Carroll said the club will move in a different direction and expressed respect for Tom McMahon's work.
- McMahon, 56, joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 after coordinating special teams for the Broncos, Colts, Chiefs, and Rams, while the franchise has made midseason coaching changes nearly every year since 2017.
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Marietta Daily JournalRaiders fire special teams coordinator Tom McMahon
The Las Vegas Raiders fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon, the team announced Friday afternoon.
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