Is Jon Gruden ready for a return to the NFL?

Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden reportedly declined an offer to join a rebuilding AFC team.

According to a report from Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, the New York Jets contacted Gruden about a role under head coach Aaron Glenn. Gruden “wasn’t interested”, Rosenblatt reports.

It’s unclear what specific role Gruden was offered. But Rosenblatt’s report comes days after Glenn fired six of his assistants: Quarterbacks coach Charles London, pass game coordinator Scott Turner, linebackers coach Aaron Curry, defensive line coach Eric Washington and defensive assistants Roosevelt Williams and Alonso Escalante.

Jon Gruden was last involved with an NFL team in 2023, when he served as a consultant with the New Orleans Saints under HC Dennis Allen. Two years earlier, Gruden resigned as the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach when old emails he wrote containing homophobic, racist and misogynistic language were used.

Gruden also attended Detroit Lions training camp last year, leading to speculation he would join Dan Campbell’s staff.

That never happened, and he has maintained his media role with Barstool Sports. However, Gruden told reporters at Lions training camp that he was “hopefully” not finished as an NFL coach.

Jon Gruden Had Mixed Results As An NFL Head Coach

Jon Gruden (Photo via Imagn Images)

Gruden had success in his first stint with the Oakland Raiders, leading them to playoff appearances in 2000 and 2001. And yes, he won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002. But that was with the team that Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy had built.

After the Bucs’ Super Bowl triumph, Gruden never had another playoff win. He returned to coaching in 2018, accepting a 10-year, $100 million contract from Raiders owner Mark Davis.

The Las Vegas Raiders never finished better than 8-8 under Gruden in his second tenure. They were 3-2 when he resigned in 2021, and he left the NFL with a 117-112-0 record, per Pro Football Reference.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.