Jon Gruden

Jon Gruden resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night following reports he had sent derogatory and offensive emails. Gruden is seen here on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears on Sunday in Las Vegas, Nev.

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Jon Gruden resigns as Raiders coach after reports of derogatory language in emails

10:54pm October 11, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

In emails dating back to 2011, Gruden reportedly used racist, misogynistic and homophobic terms. The messages emerged in an investigation of the Washington Football Club.