Some fun to end minicamp
Pete Carroll’s first offseason program as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders was known for being high-spirited and high-energy sessions as Carroll, who in September will turn 74 years old and be the oldest head coach in NFL history, bounced his way through the practices.
So, it was fitting that the team’s mandatory minicamp (and the entire offseason program) concluded Thursday with the team going viral for some unusual and fun antics.
What kind of antics, you ask?
A giant ball. Yes, you read that right.
No idea what’s happening at #Raiders practice, but it looks like fun.
( @nickwalt)pic.twitter.com/KWpWHmZ5SS
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 12, 2025
See?
According to Getty Images, Raiders’ equipment staff member John Miranda was rolling on the field as players gleefully chased and pushed the enormous ball around the field.
Carroll, after the minicamp ended, said there was a last day of school vibe going on.
The players and coaches are now off until the group reports in late July for the start of training camp to prepare for the September 7 regular-season opener at the New England Patriots.
By all accounts it was a productive offseason for Carroll and his team and now they hope they roll into training camp with the same zest and vibrancy.