Former coach Jon Gruden lands another pro football gig amid ongoing lawsuit against NFL: report
Former Super Bowl-winning head coach Jon Gruden is returning to pro football broadcasting while maintaining a lawsuit against the NFL.
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Jon Gruden is set to return to broadcasting for the 2026 NFL season. According to reports, he will handle play-by-play duties for an NFL preseason game next month.
Coverage from NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, and Fox News emphasizes this as a stunning return to the booth. The New York Post and JoeBucsFan.com highlight Gruden's interest in a play-by-play role while his coaching future remains uncertain.
Attention remains on Gruden's ongoing lawsuit against the NFL and his transition back into a professional football role.
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Quick answers
What is Jon Gruden's new role?
He will handle play-by-play for an NFL preseason game next month.
Is Jon Gruden returning to coaching?
According to the New York Post, his coaching future is currently uncertain.
What is the legal status of Gruden's relationship with the NFL?
Coverage from Fox News indicates there is an ongoing lawsuit against the NFL.
Coverage (5)
- Jon Gruden will handle play-by-play for an NFL preseason game next month NBC Sports · 6h ago
- Jon Gruden reveals interest in drastic career move with coaching future uncertain New York Post · 6h ago
- Jon Gruden Wants A Play-By-Play Job JoeBucsFan.com · 6h ago
- ‘He’s Not Fooling Around’ — Super Bowl-Winning Head Coach Set To Make Stunning Return to Broadcasting for 2026 NFL Season Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Former coach Jon Gruden lands another pro football gig amid ongoing lawsuit against NFL: report Fox News · 6h ago
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