Report: Seahawks want to interview Raiders DC Patrick Graham

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Seahawks have requested to interview Patrick Graham for their head coaching position.

BY DIGIT AL

Jan 16, 2024, 10:25 AM Updated: 10:30 am

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Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has his second head coaching interview lined up.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Seahawks have requested to interview Graham for their head coaching position. Following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season, Seattle announced they removed Pete Carroll from the role of head coach, however, he remains with the organization as an advisor.

This would be Graham’s second head coaching interview. He previously interviewed with the Los Angeles Chargers about their head coaching role.

The #Seahawks requested an interview with #Raiders DC Patrick Graham for their head coaching job, per source.

It’s the second HC request in this cycle for Graham, who already interviewed with the #Chargers.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 16, 2024

For the first time since 2002, the Raiders defense finished a season within the top 10 for points allowed per game with 19.5.

Graham joined the Raiders organization in 2022 along with former coaches Josh McDaniels and Mick Lombardi. However, he was able to keep his job when McDaniels, Lombardi, and former general manager Dave Ziegler were let go on Halloween. Since Week 9, Graham and his defense was able to hold opponents to just 16 points per game.

Before joining Las Vegas, he spent time with the New England Patriots, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins.

Key offseason dates for the Raiders

Sunday, Feb. 4th – Pro Bowl Games
Sunday, Feb. 11th – Super Bowl LVIII, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Tuesday, Feb. 20th – Teams can begin franchising players until Tuesday, March 5th
Tuesday, Feb. 27 – NFL Combine begins

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