Jon Gruden sets the record straight.

Former Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head Jon Gruden has addressed a rumor that he was recently offered another coaching job.

Gruden resigned as the Raiders’ head coach in the midst of the 2021 season, after emails of his using homophobic, racist, and misogynistic language were leaked. Gruden spent the 2023 season as a consultant on the New Orleans Saints staff under Dennis Allen, but has since returned to media work in a role with Barstool Sports.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Jon Gruden received an offer from the New York Jets’ coaching staff to work under Aaron Glenn. According to the report, “Chucky” declined the offer.

But during an appearance on 95.3 WDAE in Tampa Bay, Jon Gruden poured cold water over that report.

“There’s a lot of stupid rumors out there. Some of these reports are ridiculous. Let’s just say there was never anything from the Jets, and I wish them well in their search for a new offensive coordinator.”

Aaron Glenn cleaned house last week by firing six of his assistants. Then on Tuesday, the team parted ways with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand. Brian Duker was named the new defensive coordinator, replacing Steve Wilks.

But according to Gruden himself, there was never contact with the Jets about potentially joining Glenn’s brand-new coaching staff.

Jon Gruden Had Mixed Results As An NFL Head Coach

Jon Gruden (Cunfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Gruden is a legend with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Hhe coached the franchise to their first Super Bowl title in the 2002 season. Of course, he was fortunate to inherit a star-studded defense that was built by Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy.

But after their Super Bowl 37 triumph, Gruden only led Tampa Bay to two more playoff appearances (2005 and 2007). They went one-and-done both times, and he was fired after the 2008 season.

Gruden returned to the Raiders on a 10-year, $100 million deal in 2018. During his second tenure there, they never finished better than 8-8 under his watch. And remember, he was essentially in complete control of roster decisions.

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.