The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Patrick Graham as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network's Domantas Sabonis Jersey Tom Peli sero reported Friday evening.It's a huge hire for new Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler and Las Vegas head coach Josh McDaniels, who are taking on Graham, 43, and taking him away from the New York Giants, where he served as the defensive coordinator the last two seasons.Indeed, the Raiders' gain is the Giants' lo s, as Graham, who was a finalist for the Minnesota Vikings' head coaching job, was into New York's staff under first-year Indiana Pacers Jeresy head coach Brian Daboll, but will instead head west to see to Las Vegas' defensive stewardship.News of Graham's hiring comes Reggie Miller Jersey on the same day it was reported that Gus Bradley, the Raiders' defensive coordinator in 2021, defensive coordinator job.Graham, interviewed for the Giants' head coaching vacancy and drew interest from the Pittsburgh Steelers for their DC spot, began his NFL coaching career in 2009 with the Patriots and will now become a DC for his third franchise over the last four seasons (Miami Naz Mitrou-Long Jersey Dolphins, 2019; Giants, 2020-21).During his two years in Gotham, Graham saw the Giants struggle mightily, but the defense was the highlight. He'll be tasked with taking over a Amida Brimah Jersey Raiders defense that improved hugely in its one season under Bradley.Beyond that, it's a great start to McDaniels building his staff and a bit of a step back for Daboll or at the very least another need to attend to in the offseason.