Raiders fire special teams coordinator Tom McMahon

The Las Vegas Raiders fired special teams coordinator Tom McMahon, the team announced Friday afternoon.

It would appear Thursday’s 10-7 loss to the Denver Broncos was the final straw for McMahon, who has been in that role with the Raiders since 2022, two head coaches ago.

In that narrow loss, punter AJ Cole had a punt blocked for the second time this season, setting up what became the game-winning field goal for Denver. Las Vegas kicker Daniel Carlson missed a would-be game-tying field goal with 4:26 left.

The #Raiders have fired Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon, per me and @TomPelissero.

A significant move after last night’s loss. McMahon and coach Pete Carroll had words on the sidelines. pic.twitter.com/BlBIx8iwKi

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 7, 2025

A missed extra point the week prior in the overtime loss to Jacksonville and a blocked field goal in the Raiders’ 25-24 loss to Chicago on Sept. 28 also loom large as special teams problems that have played a role in the team’s 2-7 record.

“Earlier today, we made the tough decision to relieve Tom McMahon of his duties as special teams coordinator,” coach Pete Carroll said in a statement. “I have a great amount of respect for Tom and the work that has done in this league, but we have decided to move in a different direction. Derius Swinton II will assume special teams coordinator duties for the second half of this season with outstanding intent and purpose.

“We are grateful for Tom and his work here with the Raiders and wish him nothing but the best moving forward.”

McMahon has been consistently working as a special teams coach in the NFL since he was the assistant special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons in 2007-08. He’s since served as the ST coordinator for the St. Louis Rams (2009-11), Kansas City Chiefs (2012), Indianapolis Colts (2013-17) and Broncos (2018-21) before landing in Las Vegas.

–Field Level Media

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The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired wide receiver Jakobi Meyers from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for fourth- and sixth-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.

The trade provides a change of scenery for Meyers, who said he met with the Raiders’ brass before the start of the regular season and asked for a trade. He said they told him “no.”

Meyers, who turns 29 on Sunday, has a $10.5 million base salary in 2025 but no guaranteed money remaining on his three-year deal that can be voided after this season.

He has 33 catches for 352 yards in seven games this season.

Meyers joins a Jacksonville team that saw rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter placed on injured reserve with a non-contact knee injury. Brian Thomas Jr. has endured a pronounced swoon since his stellar rookie year for the Jaguars, who also have Parker Washington, Dyami Brown and Tim Patrick as wide receivers.

Meyers became the No. 1 wide receiver for the Raiders following the October 2024 trade of Davante Adams to the New York Jets. He caught 87 passes for 1,027 yards and four touchdowns last season.

Reports: Jaguars acquire WR Jakobi Meyers from Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders 2025 Schedule

• Monday, November 17th – vs. Dallas Cowboys – 5:15 PM PT
• Sunday, November 23rd – vs. Cleveland Browns – 1:25 PM PT
• Sunday, November 30th – @ Los Angeles Chargers – 1:25 PM PT
• Sunday, December 7th – vs. Denver Broncos – 1:05 PM PT
• Sunday, December 14th – @ Philadelphia Eagles – 10:00 AM PT

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