Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll set to make NFL history in Week 1

Mike Moraitis

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After one year away from the game, Pete Carroll made his return when he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders to be their next head coach.

Now, he's going to make NFL history.

At 73 years and 357 days old, Carroll, who will turn 74 on Sept. 15, is going to become the oldest head coach in NFL history when he takes the field against the second team he coached in the NFL, the New England Patriots, on Sunday.

Carroll surpasses another former Patriot, Romeo Crennel, who previously held the title when he was the head coach of the Houston Texans in 2014 at 73 years old.

Here's a look at the eight oldest head coaches in NFL history, a list Carroll now tops.

Oldest head coaches in NFL history

  1. Pete Carroll - Las Vegas Raiders (74 on Sept. 15)
  2. Romeo Crennel - Houston Texans (73)
  3. George Halas - Chicago Bears (72)
  4. Marv Levy - Buffalo Bills (72)
  5. Bill Belichick - New England Patriots (71)
  6. Tom Coughlin - New York Giants (69)
  7. Dick Vermeil - Kansas City Chiefs (69)
  8. Bruce Arians - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (69)

While Carroll is the oldest head coach in league history, he certainly doesn't act like it. Carroll is well-known for his high-energy approach to coaching, and we've seen that first hand on several occasions this offseason.

Carroll has even wrestled with some of his players before practices, which is always hilarious to watch.

Carroll was just what the doctor ordered for a Raiders team that desperately needed some stability and leadership at the head-coaching position.

It is quite clear that Raiders players love his style and Carroll is quickly changing the culture in Las Vegas, which is certainly welcomed.

But will all that translate to more success for the Raiders? Only time will tell.

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Mike Moraitis

Mike Moraitis is a freelance writer who covers the NFL for the Sporting News. Over his nearly two decades covering sports, Mike has also worked for Bleacher Report, USA TODAY and FanSided. He hates writing in the third person.