Raiders general manager Tom Telesco, right, meets with Denver Broncos inside linebackers coach Greg Manusky before an NFL game at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Denver.

Tom Telesco, as recently as Wednesday, appeared safe as the Raiders’ general manager. That changed Thursday. Owner Mark Davis, two days after firing coach Antonio Pierce, decided to wipe the ...

Raiders general manager Tom Telesco, right, meets with Denver Broncos inside linebackers coach Greg Manusky before an NFL game at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Denver.

Payton wasn't alone either, because former Raiders general manager Tom Telesco recently admitted that Nix was absolutely on the table if he were to fall to pick 13 in last year's draft.