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Jon Gruden Eyes NFL Comeback Amid Coaching Vacancies

1/16/2026

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Jon Gruden, former Raiders head coach and 2002 Super Bowl winner, is seeking another NFL coaching opportunity as eight teams have coaching vacancies.
Gruden resigned after leaked inappropriate emails and won a lawsuit against the NFL, complicating his return.
Gruden's regular-season record is 117-112.
With 25% of head-coaching jobs open, the Raiders may consider him.
Mark Davis could face opposition from Tom Brady, who was affected by Gruden's decisions.

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Jon Gruden, former Raiders head coach and 2002 Super Bowl winner, is seeking another NFL coaching opportunity as eight teams have coaching vacancies.
Gruden resigned after leaked inappropriate emails and won a lawsuit against the NFL, complicating his return.
Gruden's regular-season record is 117-112.
With 25% of head-coaching jobs open, the Raiders may consider him.
Mark Davis could face opposition from Tom Brady, who was affected by Gruden's decisions.