Raiders Fire Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly After Disappointing Season

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly following a dismal performance against the Cleveland Browns. The decision comes after the Raiders scored only 10 points in the game, despite being equipped with promising talent.

In the wake of this loss, reports from ESPN‘s Adam Schefter confirmed that Kelly’s tenure, which lasted just 11 games, is over. The defeat against the 3-8 Browns left many questioning the team’s direction as they continue to struggle in a competitive NFL landscape.

This season marked Kelly’s return to the NFL after an eight-year absence, during which he had mixed success as a head coach with the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. He was the highest-paid offensive coordinator in the league, earning approximately $6 million per year.

Despite the investment, the Raiders’ offense has been ineffective, averaging just 15.4 points per game — the second-worst in the league. Key players, including quarterback Geno Smith and first-round running back Ashton Jeanty, have underperformed significantly. Smith, in particular, faced challenges with the offensive line as he was sacked 10 times in the game against the Browns.

Many analysts and fans have voiced frustration over Kelly’s inability to create a functional offense. After already firing special teams coordinator Tom McMahon earlier in the season, scrutiny now turns toward other coaching staff as the Raiders continue to flounder.

The Raiders are now preparing for a crucial game against the Dallas Cowboys, where they will need to establish a working offense to save their season, and possibly save their coaching staff from further purges.

Geno Smith spoke candidly about his struggles, saying, “I’ve got to cut it loose, man. Just don’t think too much. Protect the football first and foremost. We’ve got to score points.” Smith’s performance in the upcoming games could determine the future for both him and the rest of the coaching staff.