Raiders fire Chip Kelly just hours after meltdown against Browns
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Raiders fire Chip Kelly just hours after meltdown against Browns
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY·USA TODAY Sports
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TheLas Vegas Raidersacted swiftly in response to their latest offensive letdown.
The team fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on Sunday, Nov. 23, just hours after a24-10loss to theCleveland Brownsin which the offense surrendered 10 sacks.
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"I spoke with Chip Kelly earlier this evening and informed him of his release as offensive coordinator of theRaiders," Raiders coach Pete Carroll said in a statement. "I would like to thank Chip for his service and wish him all the best in the future."
Senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell was also fired by the team, according to multiple reports on Monday.
Kelly, the former head coach of thePhiladelphia EaglesandSan Francisco 49ers, became the NFL's highest-paid offensive coordinator at $6 million per year, according to multiple reports, when he was hired by Carroll in February.
But the Raiders offense has floundered with him at the helm, with the unit averaging just 3.6 yards per play on Sunday in a defeat that dropped the team to 2-9 on the season.Geno Smithwas pressured on a season-high 23 dropbacks, according to Next Gen Stats. Cleveland's previous single-game best was 15 pressures. Nine different players registered multiple pressures.
A view of the my cause my cleats worn by Dorian Williams #42 of the Buffalo Bills prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Nov. 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. The 2025 NFL "My Cause My Cleats" campaign is active during Weeks 12 and 13, and players across the league are wearing custom cleats to spotlight charities and social issues they care about most. Causes this year include mental health, cancer awareness, youth empowerment, and more, with cleats later auctioned to raise funds for those nonprofits.
(Kevin Sabitus, Getty Images)
A detailed view of the cleats of Davis Mills of the Houston Texans before the game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium on Nov. 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Mills has participated in the NFL's My Cause My Cleats campaign multiple times, his 2025 design supports the Rally Foundation, which funds childhood cancer research.
(Alex Slitz, Getty Images)
Myles Bryant is participating in the NFL's 2025 "My Cause My Cleats" , which allows players to wear custom-designed cleats to spotlight causes they care about. For this year, Bryant is representing the Eaton Fire Collaborative, an organization focused on community safety and fire prevention initiatives
(Kevin Sabitus, Getty Images)
Dawson Knox of the Buffalo Bills is participating in the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" campaign for Week 12 of the 2025 season. His chosen cause is P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, an organization that provides financial and emotional support to families battling pediatric cancer and funds critical research initiatives. Knox has supported this cause for several years, honoring his late brother and continuing his advocacy for children and families affected by cancer.
(Kevin Sabitus, Getty Images)
A detailed view of the my clause my cleats worn by Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Nov. 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Josh Allen's 2025 "My Cause My Cleats" campaign is dedicated to John R. Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo. His custom cleats feature artwork created by 11 pediatric patients from the hospital, designed in collaboration with Stadium Custom Kicks. This continues Allen's long-standing relationship with Oishei, which includes his Patricia Allen Fund that supports critical care teams at the hospital. Throughout the season, Allen has also worn hats designed by patients and auctioned them off to raise funds for the hospital.
(Kevin Sabitus, Getty Images)
A detailed view of "My Cause My Cleats" worn by Ty Johnson #26 of the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Nov.20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He is supporting support two causes: Same Here Global, which focuses on mental health, and the Allegany County Animal Shelter.
(Kevin Sabitus, Getty Images)
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NFL players show off their ‘My Cause My Cleats’ fashion for charities
A view of the my cause my cleats worn by Dorian Williams #42 of the Buffalo Bills prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Nov. 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. The 2025 NFL "My Cause My Cleats" campaign is active during Weeks 12 and 13, and players across the league are wearing custom cleats to spotlight charities and social issues they care about most. Causes this year include mental health, cancer awareness, youth empowerment, and more, with cleats later auctioned to raise funds for those nonprofits.
(Kevin Sabitus, Getty Images)
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NFL players show off their ‘My Cause My Cleats’ fashion for charities
A view of the my cause my cleats worn by Dorian Williams #42 of the Buffalo Bills prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Nov. 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. The 2025 NFL "My Cause My Cleats" campaign is active during Weeks 12 and 13, and players across the league are wearing custom cleats to spotlight charities and social issues they care about most. Causes this year include mental health, cancer awareness, youth empowerment, and more, with cleats later auctioned to raise funds for those nonprofits.
(Kevin Sabitus, Getty Images)
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NFL players show off their ‘My Cause My Cleats’ fashion for charities
A detailed view of the cleats of Davis Mills of the Houston Texans before the game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium on Nov. 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Mills has participated in the NFL's My Cause My Cleats campaign multiple times, his 2025 design supports the Rally Foundation, which funds childhood cancer research.
(Alex Slitz, Getty Images)
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NFL players show off their ‘My Cause My Cleats’ fashion for charities
Myles Bryant is participating in the NFL's 2025 "My Cause My Cleats" , which allows players to wear custom-designed cleats to spotlight causes they care about. For this year, Bryant is representing the Eaton Fire Collaborative, an organization focused on community safety and fire prevention initiatives
(Kevin Sabitus, Getty Images)
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NFL players show off their ‘My Cause My Cleats’ fashion for charities
Dawson Knox of the Buffalo Bills is participating in the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" campaign for Week 12 of the 2025 season. His chosen cause is P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, an organization that provides financial and emotional support to families battling pediatric cancer and funds critical research initiatives. Knox has supported this cause for several years, honoring his late brother and continuing his advocacy for children and families affected by cancer.
(Kevin Sabitus, Getty Images)
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NFL players show off their ‘My Cause My Cleats’ fashion for charities
A detailed view of the my clause my cleats worn by Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Nov. 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Josh Allen's 2025 "My Cause My Cleats" campaign is dedicated to John R. Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo. His custom cleats feature artwork created by 11 pediatric patients from the hospital, designed in collaboration with Stadium Custom Kicks. This continues Allen's long-standing relationship with Oishei, which includes his Patricia Allen Fund that supports critical care teams at the hospital. Throughout the season, Allen has also worn hats designed by patients and auctioned them off to raise funds for the hospital.
(Kevin Sabitus, Getty Images)
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NFL players show off their ‘My Cause My Cleats’ fashion for charities
A detailed view of "My Cause My Cleats" worn by Ty Johnson #26 of the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Nov.20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. He is supporting support two causes: Same Here Global, which focuses on mental health, and the Allegany County Animal Shelter.
(Kevin Sabitus, Getty Images)
"(I)f you don't score, you can't win," Carroll aid in a postgame news conference. "And we couldn't score."
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Added Carroll: "We had opportunities to make big plays and we didn't hit them. The QB was under duress the entire time. Our ability to match up with their pass rush didn't work out well."
On the season, the Raiders are tied for last in the NFL in points per game (15.0) while ranking 30th in total yards per game (268.9) and 31st in rushing per game (79.5 yards). Smith has taken the second-most sacks of any quarterback (41) and is tied for the league lead in interceptions (13).
Kelly is the second Raiders coordinator to be fired this month, as the team parted ways with special teams coordinator Tom McMahon following a loss to theDenver Broncos.
