Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll has retained defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, a person familiar with the decision said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the move.

Raiders new head coach Pete Carroll sees similar situation in Las Vegas as when he took over at USC. Offering insight into his plans.

The Raiders' hiring of Pete Carroll has Maxx Crosby pumped up -- even more than usual. The star defensive end said this week on SiriusXM’s "Let’s Go" podcast with Jim Gray that his mentality matches Carroll’s.