Antonio Pierce Relieved Of Raiders Duties
Antonio Pierce was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders yesterday [January 7] after a 4-13 season.
Pierce, 46, compiled a 9-17 record over one and a half seasons in charge of the National Football League [NFL] side.
He initially took over as interim head coach last year after the midseason dismissal of Josh McDaniels.
“The Las Vegas Raiders have relieved Antonio Pierce of his duties as head coach,” the team said in a statement.
“We appreciate Antonio’s leadership, first as an interim head coach and this past season as the head coach.
“Antonio grew up a Raiders fan, and his Silver and Black roots run deep.
“We are grateful for his ability to reignite what it means to be a Raider throughout the entire organisation. We wish nothing but the best for Antonio and his family in the future.”
This season proved especially challenging for the Raiders, marked by a ten-game losing streak.
At a press conference on Monday, Pierce expressed confidence about retaining his position, but the organisation decided otherwise.
Before his coaching career, Pierce played nine seasons in the NFL as a linebacker, spending time with Washington [2001-04] and the New York Giants ([2005-09].
