Antonio Pierce remains the Las Vegas Raiders’ coach — for now

By MARK ANDERSON The Associated Press

69Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Butch Dill]

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Antonio Pierce remains the Las Vegas Raiders’ coach. For now, anyway. Pierce spoke at a news conference wrapping up his team’s 4-13 season on Monday and said he hasn’t “been told anything different” about his job status. But he acknowledge he still needs to sit down with owner Mark Davis and general manager Tom Telesco. Minority owner Tom Brady also figures to have a say. Pierce was dealt a lousy hand this season because of injuries and an unsettled quarterback situation. Aidan O’Connell emerged as the best QB on the Raiders’ roster, but it’s not clear if he can lead the team to the playoffs.