Mon Feb 03 18:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Raiders Hire Chip Kelly as Offensive Coordinator

**LAS VEGAS, NV –** The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Chip Kelly as their new offensive coordinator, the team announced Sunday. Kelly, 61, returns to the NFL after seven years in college football, most recently serving as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes.

Kelly’s extensive coaching career includes head coaching stints with the Philadelphia Eagles (2013-15), San Francisco 49ers (2016), and UCLA (2018-2022). He’s known for his innovative offensive schemes and play-calling prowess, honed during successful tenures at New Hampshire and Oregon. His Oregon teams, known for their breakneck pace, redefined college football strategy.

New Raiders head coach Pete Carroll, who was hired in January, expressed excitement about the hire, citing his desire for a mix of experienced and new coaches on his staff. Carroll has a history against Kelly, having faced him while coaching the Seattle Seahawks.

Kelly’s arrival in Las Vegas comes as the Raiders look to revitalize their offense. The team boasts talented players like All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers and receiver Jakobi Meyers, but has needs at quarterback and running back. The Raiders also hold the No. 6 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

The hiring completes Carroll’s coordinator staff, which also includes defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and special teams coordinator Tom McMahon. Kelly’s appointment is considered a significant move for the Raiders, aiming to leverage his offensive expertise to build a competitive team. His recent success at Ohio State, where the Buckeyes averaged 35.7 points per game, further underscores his potential impact on the Raiders’ offense.

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