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'This Guy Is Nuts': Jon Gruden Visits Lions, Praises Former Mentee John Morton
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, JUL 29 – Jon Gruden, out since 2021 after a leaked email scandal, visited Detroit Lions camp and expressed hope to return to NFL coaching, citing his 117-112 record and Super Bowl win.
- On Monday, Jon Gruden stopped by the Detroit Lions' training camp in Allen Park to show support for John Morton, the Lions' recently appointed offensive coordinator and one of Gruden’s former players and coaching colleagues.
- In October 2021, Jon Gruden stepped down from his position leading the Las Vegas Raiders after private emails he had sent were made public, revealing racist, misogynistic, and homophobic content.
- Since his departure from coaching, Gruden stayed connected to football by serving as a consultant for the Saints during the 2023 season, hosting the show "Gruden's QB Class," and visiting various NFL team practices, including attending one with the Detroit Lions.
- Gruden expressed hope that his coaching career isn’t over and said he is putting in effort to secure another opportunity, mentioning he would even be willing to coach at a junior high level to stay involved in the game.
- Though Gruden faces challenges in returning to the NFL due to his past, his ongoing exposure and efforts suggest he could resume coaching in some capacity, possibly outside the league.
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