Nov 1, 2018; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie smiles on the field before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Photo Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
The Oakland Raiders have fired general manager Reggie McKenzie, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported that the Raiders (3-10) parted ways with McKenzie, with the 55-year-old telling scouts in a meeting on Monday that he had been fired. Per Rapoport, McKenzie was given the chance to stay for the remainder of the season, but is not expected to do so.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden, speaking after his team’s 24-21 home win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, did not comment on rumors circulating that McKenzie was going to be let go at the end of the season.
McKenzie, a former Raiders linebacker from 1985 through 1988, has been Oakland’s general manager since being hired by Mark Davis in January 2012.
He spent the first few seasons altering the roster, with the changes aiding in the club notching its first playoff berth since 2002 when it captured a wild-card spot in 2016. A dismal 2017 season followed and Gruden arrived in 2018 with a 10-year, $100 million contract, leading to rumbling that McKenzie would be leaving.
The Raiders posted a 39-70 mark under the watch of McKenzie, who previously worked for the Green Bay Packers for 17 years.
Oakland has been in the midst of change since trading defensive star Khalil Mack and wide receiver Amari Cooper this season for future first-round draft picks.
