The Las Vegas Raiders surprisingly fired general manager Tom Telesco and Tom Brady had a large role in the move.
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Telesco, who was hired in January 2024, appeared to be safe after the Raiders announced they were firing Antonio Pierce on Tuesday. However, Telesco would join Pierce two days later as the Raiders—under some influence of minority owner Tom Brady—decided to do a drastic overhaul at the top.
Following Tom Telesco’s dismissal, the Las Vegas Raiders‘ draft philosophy could drastically change—or should they stick with “best player available?” Last year, the Silver and Black walked away with one of its best draft classes in recent memory.
Las Vegas Raiders are cleaning house. Just two days after the team fired head coach Antonio Piece, the Raiders announced that they had fired general manager Tom Telesco. "The Las Vegas Raiders have relieved Tom Telesco of his duties as General Manager,
The Raiders opened up their general manager position Thursday. What led to Tom Telesco getting dismissed after one year?
The Raiders will look for their fifth GM since Mark Davis took over as owner for his late father Al Davis in 2011.
Telesco had a strong draft last April, but didn't draft or sign the franchise-changing quarterback the Raiders so badly need.
The 52-year-old Telesco was hired by Las Vegas a few weeks after he was fired by the Los Angeles Chargers in December 2023. Over 11 seasons as the Chargers' general manager, the team went 88–108 and won two playoff games in 2013 and '18.
The Las Vegas Raiders fired general manager Tom Telesco on Thursday. This occurred just a year after he was hired.
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco was thought to be safe for another season by most observers, even after the team fired head coach Antonio Pierce. That changed on Thursday, and now we know why.
Just two days after the Las Vegas Raiders announced they have fired head coach Antonio Piece, the organization has continued to clean house by firing general manager Tom Telesco.