The Las Vegas Raiders have named Antonio Pierce as the Interim Head Coach.
Pierce, who played in the NFL from 2001 to 2009. His first four years came with Washington, where he only started 25 games. It was Pierce’s five-year stint with the New York Giants afterward that was much more famous. His tenure in the Big Apple included his only Pro Bowl selection in 2006, captaining the 2007 team that toppled the undefeated Patriots for a Super Bowl, and accompanying Plaxico Burress when he shot himself in the leg.
Pierce is in his second season as linebackers coach for the Las Vegas Raiders, and has seven years of coaching experience, and nine years of NFL playing experience. Before joining the Raiders, Pierce spent five seasons at Arizona State serving as linebackers coach before adding the titles of associate head coach and defensive coordinator.
The Las Vegas Raiders are committed to undergoing a comprehensive search for a head coach once the season is complete.
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