The writing was on the wall for former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce when star receiver Davante Adams requested a trade back in October. Adams,

Here is a look at some of the key factors that led to Antonio Pierce’s dismissal, from his offensive coordinator hire to his in-game decision making.

From Luke Getsy's struggles to Gardner Minshew's play and Davante Adams' behavior, Pierce had costly roadblocks in Las Vegas.

Some Las Vegas Raiders players still aren't over the fact that Davante Adams wanted a trade while the team was 2-2.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce revealed to the media that he hasn't "heard anything different" than he'll be back next season. Pierce, while wearing a vintage Starter jacket, also said the speculation about his job status is "coming from outside the building".

The Antonio Pierce era is over in Las Vegas. The Raiders fired Pierce on Tuesday after going 4-13 in his lone season as the full-time head coach. Pierce, a former Giants linebacker, is the third NFL head coach to be fired since the regular season ended Sunday.

The Las Vegas Raiders are rebooting once again, as they fired Antonio Pierce after his first season as the team's full-time head coach.

Pierce held his final meeting with the team Monday and spoke as if he's returning, though owner Mark Davis has yet to clarify.

The Las Vegas Raiders fired Antonio Pierce on Tuesday after just one season as their ... to defensive linemen Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins, navigated the Davante Adams early season drama that culminated with a trade to the New York Jets and finished ...

By the end of last season, Antonio Pierce had rallied the Las Vegas Raiders during a successful stint as interim coach and got the chance to replicate that success as the permanent head coach this season. He couldn't.

Antonio Pierce was fired on Tuesday following his first full season ... Off the field, star wide receiver Davante Adams revealed that he had not heard from Pierce after the head coach appeared to like a social media post suggesting the team trade him.

The Raiders are making another head coaching change, firing Antonio Pierce. It'll mark the third time in four seasons they'll enter the year with a new head coach.