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Days After Tom Brady Confirms Raiders Move, Jon Gruden Returns to NFL Despite a Problematic Past Led to a Disgraceful Exit

Published 05/27/2023, 3:30 PM EDT

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In 2021, the NFL world was taken by storm when legendary coach Jon Gruden was disgracefully removed after news of his troublesome past hit the internet. Gruden, the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl, was removed from his post as the head coach of Las Vegas Raiders, a team that he once defeated to win his first and only Super Bowl. But, finally, it seems he is back in the league again.

Now, two years after news of Gruden exiting the league, the 59-year-old coach is paving his way back into the NFL landscape. Only, this time, he will not return to the Tom Brady-owned Las Vegas Raiders. He will instead re-unite, with a QB he once coached in a Raiders uniform. 

Gruden makes a return to the NFL landscape

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Despite the stain on his reputation and the public outcry surrounding his offensive remarks, Jon Gruden has now found his way back into the NFL. Reports suggest that Gruden recently worked with Derek Carr, the new QB for the New Orleans Saints, and spent significant time at the facility with the offensive coaching staff. 

The Saints will also be utilizing Gruden to restructure their offense leading into the 2023 NFL season. Having worked with Carr as the HC of the Raiders, Gruden knows the ins and outs of Carr’s offensive prowess.

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The disgraced HC will play a pivotal role in allowing the Saints to create a new offensive system. However, the return of Jon Gruden to the NFL has undoubtedly stirred up strong emotions and sparked heated discussions. 

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The scandalous exit of Jon Gruden

Jon Gruden’s return to the NFL is rife with controversy and scandal. In 2021, while serving as the head coach of the Raiders, it was revealed that Gruden had used racist, homophobic, and sexist language in private emails. The shocking contents of these emails tarnished his reputation and led to a swift and disgraceful exit from the league. 

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Gruden’s offensive language and the subsequent fallout sent shockwaves throughout the football community. The Raiders organization swiftly acted by terminating his contract, severing all ties with the once-revered coach. Ultimately, the true test lies in how the NFL and its fans respond to Jon Gruden’s return. Will it serve as a catalyst for change and a commitment to a more inclusive and tolerant league, or will it perpetuate a culture of forgiveness without genuine accountability? 

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Armaan Gupta

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Armaan Gupta is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media and Communication from a prestigious university. Gupta's love for football spans different leagues, from NFL to College Football to XFL.
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