It was a rapid downfall for Gruden, who is in the fourth year of a 10-year, $100 million contract he signed with the Raiders in 2018. The NFL Network first reported the development. He stepped down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL.
I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt anyone.” Thank you to all the players, coaches, staff, and fans of Raider Nation. I love the Raiders and do not want to be a distraction. Gruden released a statement Monday night, saying: “I have resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Jon Gruden has resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments.
