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Report: Brentson Buckner out as Raiders D-line coach in favor of Rod Marinelli

ALAMEDA — Brentson Buckner, who coached one of the most improved position groups on the Raiders in 2019, was reportedly fired Tuesday and will be replaced by Rod Marinelli.

Jim Trotter of NFL Media first reported the news. The Raiders have made no announcement about any coaching staff changes.

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Marinelli, 70, has been the defensive coordinator and defensive line coach of the Dallas Cowboys since 2014. Marinelli coached fro the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996 through 2005. When Gruden arrived in 2002, Marinelli was named assistant head coach in addition to coaching the defensive line.