Despite having other opportunities elsewhere, Patrick Graham is returning to the Las Vegas Raiders to remain their defensive coordinator on Pete Carroll's first staff. Once again, it shows Tom Brady's power and influence over this AFC West franchise.

The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Pete Carroll to be the team’s head coach, according to reports. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero first reported the news. CNN has reached out to the Raiders for comment.

The Las Vegas Raiders are negotiating a deal to hire Pete Carroll to be their new head coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.