Las Vegas Raiders fire head coach Josh McDaniels, general manager David Ziegler

[Bye Josh]

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Las Vegas Raiders made an announcement Tuesday
night in regard to their head coach and general manager.

According to the announcement, the team relieved Josh McDaniels and David
Ziegler of their duties as head coach and general manager.

The Raiders released the following statement:

"After much thought about what the Raiders need to move forward, I have
decided to part ways with Josh and Dave. I want to thank them both for
their hard work and wish them and their families nothing but the best,"
said Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis.

The team also announced they named Champ Kelly as the interim general
manager. Kelly is in his second season as assistant general manager with
the Raiders.

Before joining the Raiders, Kelly spent seven seasons in personnel and
scouting with the Chicago Bears and eight seasons with the Denver Broncos.
In his NFL career, his teams have won five division titles, one conference
championship, appeared in Super Bowl XLVIII, and to date, players have
earned a combined 58 Pro Bowl nominations and six Hall of Fame
enshrinements.

The Las Vegas Raiders said they are committed to undergo a comprehensive
search for a general manager once the season is complete.

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