BREAKING: Patrick Mahomes Stuns NFL World, Vows to Play for Raiders Under Pete Carroll — ESPN
In what may go down as one of the most shocking developments in NFL history, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has publicly declared his intent to join the Las Vegas Raiders under head coach Pete Carroll — a move that would send shockwaves through the league and dramatically shift the balance of power in the AFC West.
The bombshell announcement comes after a whirlwind series of behind-the-scenes discussions, including reported tension between Mahomes and the Chiefs’ front office following recent contract restructuring talks and concerns over long-term roster support.
“For me, it’s about legacy, competition, and leadership,” Mahomes said in a stunning statement released early this morning. “I’ve admired what Coach Carroll is building in Las Vegas — the culture, the accountability, the fire. It reminds me of why I fell in love with the game in the first place. If the opportunity is there, I’m ready to be a Raider.”
Sources close to the situation indicate that preliminary talks between Mahomes’ camp and the Raiders have already begun, though no formal trade has been agreed upon. The Chiefs have not issued an official comment, but internal sources suggest the organization is in crisis mode.
Head coach Pete Carroll, who has already made bold moves this offseason by extending Maxx Crosby, signing QB Geno Smith, and locking down WR Jakobi Meyers, appears to be at the center of a franchise-altering momentum shift.
“This is what building a culture is about,” Carroll said last week. “You go after the best, and you build something they want to be a part of.”
If Mahomes ultimately lands in Las Vegas, it would be one of the most seismic quarterback moves in NFL history — a reigning MVP-level talent walking away from a dynasty to help build a new one in Silver and Black.
This story is developing rapidly. More updates to come as details unfold.
