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Jon Gruden Urges Cancellation of Thursday Night Football

11/11/2025

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Jon Gruden, former NFL head coach, called for canceling Thursday Night Football, stating it unfairly disadvantages players and coaches.
He spoke on FOX Sports’ Wake Up Barstool, citing lack of preparation time after Sunday games.
The remarks referenced the Broncos-Raiders low-scoring game.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league does not prioritize media contracts over player welfare.
Thursday Night Football remains a staple, backed by Amazon's media rights deal.

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Jon Gruden, former NFL head coach, called for canceling Thursday Night Football, stating it unfairly disadvantages players and coaches.
He spoke on FOX Sports’ Wake Up Barstool, citing lack of preparation time after Sunday games.
The remarks referenced the Broncos-Raiders low-scoring game.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league does not prioritize media contracts over player welfare.
Thursday Night Football remains a staple, backed by Amazon's media rights deal.