Kelly’s dismissal came less than four hours after the Raiders were beaten 24-10 by Cleveland and QB Geno Smith was sacked 10 times.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was fired Sunday night after yet another rough offensive performance.
Kelly’s dismissal came less than four hours after the Raiders were beaten 24-10 by Cleveland. Las Vegas allowed the Browns to sack Geno Smith 10 times and fell to 2-9.
“I spoke with Chip Kelly earlier this evening and informed him of his release as offensive coordinator of the Raiders,” coach Pete Carroll said in a statement. “I would like to thank Chip for his service and wish him all the best in the future.”
Carroll did not immediately name a new coordinator.
This is the second time he has fired a coordinator this month. Special teams coordinator Tom McMahon was let go on Nov. 7, and Derius Swinton II took over on an interim basis.
Kelly was the biggest-name assistant hired by Carroll, who’s in his first year coaching the Raiders after leading the Seattle Seahawks for 14 seasons. He reportedly received a $6 million contract, the highest for an NFL offensive coordinator, which helped entice him to leave Ohio State, where he helped the Buckeyes win the national championship as offensive coordinator last season.
