Raiders run game coordinator/linebackers coach Mike Caldwell will represent the Raiders at the NFL's 2024 Coach Accelerator program at Spring League Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.
He is one of 27 participants in the fifth annual iteration of the league program.
The Coach Accelerator is design to provide qualified coaching candidates from diverse backgrounds with opportunities to further develop and hone their leadership skills, as well as meet with club owners and executives. The program also aims to create an "increase in diverse candidates being interviewed for open positions." Per the NFL, many past participants have been promoted and hired into more senior coaching positions.
"Developing diverse coaching talent through the Accelerator program is a key priority," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a press release. "In its fifth iteration, this program continues to be an effective avenue for club owners and executives to be exposed to the skillset and unique backgrounds of highly qualified coaching candidates, and for the program's participants to network with one another and engage in professional development sessions."
Caldwell joined the Raiders this offseason, bringing with him 16 years of NFL coaching experience and 11 years of playing experience in the NFL.
Caldwell spent the last two seasons (2022-23) with the Jacksonville Jaguars as the defensive coordinator. Under his leadership, the Jaguars defense only allowed 103.1 rushing yards per game in 2023, the ninth fewest in the NFL. OLB Josh Allen broke the single-season franchise sack record with 17.5 sacks, tied for the second most in the NFL in 2023.
He also served on coaching staffs for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2019-21), New York Jets (2015-18), Arizona Cardinals (2013-14) and Philadelphia Eagles (2008-12).
Caldwell played 11 seasons in the NFL as a linebacker, making stops with the Cleveland Browns (1993-95), Baltimore Ravens (1996), Arizona Cardinals (1997), Philadelphia Eagles (1998-2001), Chicago Bears (2002) and Carolina Panthers (2003).
Take a look at the coaching staff Head Coach Antonio Pierce has brought in to lead the team during the 2024 season.
Antonio Pierce - Head Coach
Marvin Lewis - Assistant Head Coach
Matt Sheldon - Game Management
Luke Getsy - Offensive Coordinator
Edgar Bennett - Wide Receivers Coach
James Cregg - Offensive Line Coach
Joe Philbin - Senior Offensive Assistant
De'Andre Pierce - Offensive Assistant
Rich Scangarello - Quarterbacks Coach
Mitch Singler - Assistant Tight Ends Coach
Luke Steckel - Tight Ends Coach
Scott Turner - Pass Game Coordinator
Fred Walker - Assistant Quarterbacks Coach
Carnell Williams - Running Backs Coach
Tim Zetts - Assistant Offensive Coach
Patrick Graham - Defensive Coordinator
Gerald Alexander - Safeties Coach
Mike Caldwell - Run Game Coordinator/Linebackers Coach
Andre Carter - Pass Rush Specialist
Matt Feeney - Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
Rob Leonard - Defensive Line Coach
Marcus Lewis - Assistant Linebackers Coach
Ricky Manning Jr. - Cornerbacks Coach
Josh Phillips - Assistant Defensive Coach
Rob Ryan - Senior Defensive Assistant
Tom McMahon - Special Teams Coordinator
Kade Rannings - Assistant Special Teams Coach
Derius Swinton II - Assistant Special Teams Coach
A.J. Neibel - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
D'Anthony Batiste - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Deuce Gruden - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Rick Slate - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
