After one season, the Chargers dismiss general manager Tom Telesco and embark on a complete overhaul of their staff.

Antonio Pierce was let go as head coach on Tuesday by the team.

After one season, the Chargers dismiss general manager Tom Telesco and embark on a complete overhaul of their staff.
After one season, the Chargers dismiss general manager Tom Telesco and embark on a complete overhaul of their staff.

In Las Vegas, a total overhaul is underway just two days after the Raiders released Antonio Pierce.

The Raiders let go of general manager Tom Tedesco following his first season with the team.

The team expressed gratitude for Tom's contributions in establishing a foundation for the future and wished him and his family well, according to a statement.

Tom Telesco
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco on the SiriusXM radio set at the NFL Scouting Combine at Indiana Convention Center.  (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)

On Monday, the day between Las Vegas' season finale and Telesco's firing, Telesco was informed that a conversation with owner Mark Davis was imminent.

Reports emerged a day after speculation that Tom Brady, who acquired a 5% stake in the team last season, would play a significant part in selecting the team's next head coach. It is said that he even contacted Bill Belichick, who recently joined the University of North Carolina.

Tom Telesco and Antonio Pierce
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce, right, chants, as general manager Tom Telesco looks on during a press conference at Raiders headquarters in Henderson Jan. 24, 2024. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

In 2023, Telesco joined the Raiders, who had already lost many players, and was tasked with managing Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell as his quarterbacks after letting go of Jimmy Garoppolo following a tumultuous season.

Telesco's decision to select Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the 13th pick was a smart move, as Bowers' 112 receptions this season are the most by a rookie in NFL history.

Before becoming a Raider, Telesco spent 11 seasons with the Chargers in San Diego and Los Angeles.

Tom Telesco on field
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco reacts during a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Allegiant Stadium.  (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)

The NFL Draft is approaching, and the Raiders are among three teams searching for a new general manager, alongside the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans. The Raiders hold the sixth pick in the draft, following the Titans, Browns, Giants, Patriots, and Jaguars.

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