The Las Vegas Raiders announced the firing of offensive coordinator Chip Kelly Sunday (November 23) night, hours after a 24-10 home loss to the Cleveland Browns.

Kelly, 61, a former head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, was in his first year with the franchise, having reportedly earned an annual salary of $6 million, making him the NFL's highest-paid offensive coordinator.

"I spoke with Chip Kelly earlier this evening and informed him of his release as offensive coordinator of the Raiders," head coach Pete Carroll said in a statement released by the Raiders. "I would like to thank Chip for his service and wish him all the best in the future."

Carroll didn't publicly name Kelly's replacement at offensive coordinator. The Raiders are tied for last among

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