The Oakland Raiders have fired Ken Norton Jr. as defensive coordinator. 

The Raiders have promoted John Pagano to defensive playcalling duties.

Oakland loss 33-8 to the Patriots in Week 11.

"After careful thought, I have made a difficult decision to part ways with Ken Norton, Jr. as defensive coordinator," Jack Del Rio said in a statement. "I have the utmost respect for Ken as a person and as a coach, but I feel that moving John Pagano into the play-calling role will best utilize his wealth of experience. I appreciate Ken's passion and commitment to the Raiders since coming aboard and wish him the best going forward."

Norton was hired by the Raiders in 2015.