HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have made a significant move in their front office by appointing John Spytek, the assistant general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as their new general manager, according to a reliable source. This announcement, however, has not been officially disclosed yet, prompting the source to request anonymity.
Spytek steps into the role following the dismissal of Tom Telesco, who, along with head coach Antonio Pierce, was relieved of his duties. Currently, the Raiders are actively seeking a new head coach to complete their leadership team.
It’s noteworthy that Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders and a former quarterback for the Buccaneers, is thought to have played a role in facilitating Spytek’s hiring. With Spytek entering his second season as the assistant GM for Tampa Bay and boasting nine years within the organization, his experience includes overseeing the Buccaneers as they achieved a fourth consecutive NFC South title.
The Raiders are in a period of transition and look forward to Spytek’s leadership as they rebuild their franchise. Stay tuned as the Raiders continue their search for a head coach and further reshape their organization.