Raiders request to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head coaching job

By MARK ANDERSON The Associated Press

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, center, confers with Denver Broncos linebackers Justin Strnad, left, and Cody Barton in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/David Zalubowski]

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have requested to interview Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head coaching position. He is the seventh known candidate for the position after Antonio Pierce was fired last week. The Raiders have scheduled or conducted interviews with former Seattle Seahawks and Southern California coach Pete Carroll, Detroit Lions coordinators Aaron Glenn on defense and Ben Johnson on offense, former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Las Vegas also has requested an interview with Baltimore offensive coordinator Todd Monken.