The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t issue a statement.
They didn’t call a press conference.
They didn’t even use the word “fired.”
They just updated their website.
And for many fans, that was all the confirmation they needed.
As the Raiders wait for incoming head coach Klint Kubiak to finish his Super Bowl run with the Seattle Seahawks, official moves have been scarce. No splashy hires.
No sweeping announcements. But amid the silence, one subtle change stood out: offensive line coach and run game coordinator Brennan Carroll is no longer listed on the team’s coaching staff.
No explanation. No farewell.
Just gone.
For a fan base that spent most of the season calling for his removal, the absence feels anything but accidental.
Brennan Carroll was, by far, the most maligned assistant on the Raiders’ staff. The team fielded what many considered the worst offensive line and rushing attack in the NFL, and yet Carroll survived in-season firings that claimed several of his colleagues. That survival didn’t go unnoticed — or unquestioned.
To many fans, it felt uncomfortable.
Carroll is the son of former head coach Pete Carroll, and accusations of nepotism followed him relentlessly. Fair or not, the optics were brutal: historic struggles up front, zero run-game identity, and the one coach who stayed happened to be the head coach’s son.
When Pete Carroll was fired, most assumed Brennan’s days were numbered.
Now, it appears the Raiders didn’t even wait for Klint Kubiak’s arrival to make the call.
The updated staff list removed not only Brennan Carroll, but also Nate Carroll and Greg Olson, signaling a broader clearing tied to the old regime. Meanwhile, several defensive coaches remain — including defensive backs coach Joe Woods and defensive line coach Rob Leonard — suggesting that not everyone is being swept out with the tide.
That distinction matters.
Kubiak is expected to bring offensive staff members with him from Seattle, making it unlikely that holdovers on that side of the ball would survive.
Defense, however, may see more continuity. Woods has prior experience with Kubiak and could even factor into coordinator discussions. Leonard is widely respected and could remain if mutual interest exists.
The message is quiet but consistent: offense is being rebuilt from scratch.
And Brennan Carroll was never going to be part of that rebuild.
The Raiders simply couldn’t justify it. Regardless of context, excuses, or circumstances, the results were too poor. Keeping Carroll would have undermined the credibility of a new coaching era before it even began.
Interestingly, this silent exit comes alongside optimism surrounding Kubiak’s hiring. Raiders legend and Hall of Famer Charles Woodson publicly praised the move, highlighting Kubiak’s play design and situational awareness — specifically pointing to his work with Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Seattle.
For a franchise long described as directionless, that praise carries weight.
The Raiders have been a sinking ship for years, but this moment — small as it may seem — signals a shift. Not because of who was fired, but how.
No drama. No spin. Just a name removed and a chapter closed.
Sometimes, the loudest organizational statements aren’t made at a podium.
They’re made in silence.
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