Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll has retained defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, a person familiar with the decision said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn't announce the move.

The Raiders have made the best move they could've made with regard to the coaching staff -- they are holding on to defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Two days after new head coach Pete Carroll said

Patrick Graham is re-signing with the Raiders to return for his fourth season as the club's defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday.