Ex-Raiders player accuses Josh McDaniels of sabotaging team before Patriots role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Jonathan Abram, the former Raiders safety, has publicly criticized ex-coach Josh McDaniels, claiming he sabotaged the team's progress during his tenure. Abram remarked that McDaniels should face consequences for his actions that he believes wrecked the organization. The Raiders experienced a significant decline, finishing with a record of 6-11 in 2022 and 9-16 overall under McDaniels. Following his dismissal, the Raiders appointed Antonio Pierce as interim head coach and experienced immediate improvement. Now, the team is preparing for the upcoming season under new head coach Klint Kubiak, hoping for a successful turnaround.
- •Jonathan Abram claims Josh McDaniels sabotaged the Raiders organization.
- •Abram's remarks come after McDaniels' exit to the New England Patriots.
- •The Raiders' record was 6-11 in 2022, resulting in McDaniels' dismissal.
- •Antonio Pierce served as interim head coach after McDaniels was fired.
- •The Raiders have hired Klint Kubiak as their new head coach.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — “He Should Be Arrested”: Ex-Raiders Star Accuses Josh McDaniels of ‘Sabotaging the Organization’ in LV Before Patriots Move
"The 2022 and 2023 seasons are two years that have been burned into the memory of Las Vegas Raiders fans. This is partly because of how badly the team fared, but also because of the disaster that followed in former head coach Josh McDaniels’ leadership.
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