Telesco, who was hired in January 2024, appeared to be safe after the Raiders announced they were firing Antonio Pierce on Tuesday. However, Telesco would join Pierce two days later as the Raiders—under some influence of minority owner Tom Brady—decided to do a drastic overhaul at the top.

The sudden decision to let Telesco go isn't another example of organizational dysfunction under owner Mark Davis.

Telesco had a strong draft last April, but didn't draft or sign the franchise-changing quarterback the Raiders so badly need.