Raiders fire GM Tom Telesco in stunner after dumping Antonio Pierce as Bill Belichick intrigue grows

Raiders fire GM Tom Telesco in stunner after dumping Antonio Pierce as Bill Belichick intrigue grows

The Raiders’ house is officially clean.

Las Vegas fired GM Tom Telesco on Thursday, two days after the team moved on from coach Antonio Pierce.

“We appreciate his efforts in helping build a foundation for the future. We wish Tom and his family all the best,” the team said in a statement.

Raiders general manager Tom Telesco reacts during the game against the Atlanta Falcons
Raiders general manager Tom Telesco reacts during the game against the Atlanta Falcons. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

The Raiders went 4-13 in his lone season at the helm after he had previously spent 11 years with the San Diego Chargers.

Despite the problematic first season, owner Mark Davis was widely expected to keep Telesco on, even with Pierce out the door after his first full season as head coach.

The move may signal Tom Brady’s growing influence within the franchise after the iconic former quarterback ᴀssumed a minority ownership role in recent months.

Head coach Antonio Pierce and his Raiders players leave the field at halftime of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Head coach Antonio Pierce and his Raiders players leave the field at halftime of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Getty Images

Now, the Raiders join the Jets as teams looking to fill both head coaching and GM roles.

Brady reached out to Belichick recently to discuss a reunion in Las Vegas, NFL Network reported Wednesday.

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