In the wake of Sunday’s loss, the Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. He is not the only staffer on that side of the ball being dismissed.
The Raiders are also moving on from senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Bicknell – like Kelly – was hired during the 2025 cycle as part of Vegas’ sweeping changes on the sidelines. He operated as a key lieutenant for Kelly on the offensive staff, so with one being fired it comes as little surprise the other is being replaced as well.
Things have not gone as planned for the Raiders in 2025. Expectations were high for a rebound on offense with quarterback Geno Smith being acquired via trade in a reunion with head coach Pete Carroll. The Kelly hiring gave Vegas an experienced OC, and Bicknell also brough a lengthy resume in terms of coaching experience at the college and professional levels. Through 12 weeks, though, the Raiders sit last in the NFL in scoring and 30th in total offense.
Improvement will be sought out over the closing weeks of the season for Vegas. In the meantime, both Kelly and Bicknell will look to line up their next coaching gigs. It will be interesting to see if they are viewed as a package deal by interested NFL and/or college suitors during the upcoming hiring cycle.
A three-time champion of the World Bowl, Bicknell spent eight years early in his coaching career as a staff member across three different NFL Europe teams. Since then, the 56-year-old has worked as a position coach with the Chiefs, Bills, Eagles, 49ers, Bengals, Saints and Patriots along with short college stints. He will offer his next team with a high level of experience in a number of offensive roles.