Las Vegas Judge Sets Trial Date in Jon Gruden vs. NFL Case Over Alleged $150M Damages

Las Vegas Judge Sets Trial Date in Jon Gruden vs. NFL Case Over Alleged $150M Damages

When coach Jon Gruden joined the Las Vegas Raiders in his second stint, he made it very clear that the last word, particularly in the draft room, was his. He relied heavily on his own assessments and tended to ignore the scouting department’s comprehensive research when a player failed to conform to his image. Even strongly backed reports would become as light as air when they did not align with his instincts. As pointed out by The Athletic, tha…

Judge schedules trial between Jon Gruden, NFL for mid-2027

Dec 30, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden observes the national anthem before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY SportsJon Gruden sued the NFL within days of resigning from the Las Vegas Raiders, alleging a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” by the NFL to get him out of his job. The lawsuit has lingered for more than four years, as the NFL h…