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Johnny Manziel didn’t plan the infamous trip to Tampa. His dad did. Fresh out of rehab and trying to rebuild both his life and his football career, the former Browns quarterback got a call that caught him completely off guard.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 14

Packers’ coaching dilemma solved? Jon Gruden shares hard-hitting advice amid Mat LaFleur rumors

The Green Bay Packers are still picking up the pieces after their 2025 season ended in ugly fashion. Green Bay was eliminated from the NFL playoffs by none other than their fierce NFC North rivals Chicago Bears, via a 31-27 loss at Soldier Field in the NFC Wild Card Round.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 14

Jay Gruden predicts Bills’ fate in playoff clash with Broncos

It will be a classic clash of offense versus defense as the Buffalo Bills take on the Denver Broncos in the divisional round of the playoffs at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday.

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Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 13

Greg Olsen, Jon Gruden make the case for Packers to keep Matt LaFleur

When the Green Bay Packers came up just short of besting the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round of the 2026 NFL Playoffs, it led fans to question whether Matt LaFleur was still the right man to lead Jordan Love and company into the future.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 12

Jon Gruden makes Caleb Williams comp that Packers fans will hate

It may only be his second NFL season, but there's reason to believe that Caleb Williams is already the best Chicago Bears quarterback ever. He broke Erik

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Spun / January 11

Jon Gruden Announces His Son, Deuce, Made History In Las Vegas

It appears Jon Gruden isn't the only one making headlines in the Gruden family. In the five years since his dismissal from the Las Vegas Raiders, the former Super Bowl champ has kept plenty busy visiting various college and NFL teams, as well as carving out a successful media career for himself at Barstool Sports.

NFL Legend Jon Gruden Announces Personal News on Sunday

Jon Gruden has had an incredible career in football. After a short playing career as a quarterback for the University of Dayton Flyers, Gruden, who is from Sandusky, Ohio, hung up the cleats to begin his life as a coach.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / January 8

Darren Waller’s Jon Gruden endorsement reignites Raiders reunion buzz

Darren Waller did not deliver a recruiting pitch so much as a reminder: Jon Gruden still has believers among Las Vegas Raiders fans, and not just in the comment sections.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Jon Gruden reacts to Raiders landing No. 1 draft pick

Jon Gruden is thrilled about what lies ahead for the Las Vegas Raiders. After the Raiders secured the rights to pick first in the 2026 NFL Draft, the former Las Vegas head coach celebrated with a captionless post on X showing only a GIF of the team’s flag waving.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 4

Jon Gruden Could Be HC Candidate This Offseason?

When examining the potential head coaching market this offseason, Dan Graziano of ESPN names former Raiders HC Jon Gruden as an intriguing option to keep an eye on. However, Graziano points out that Gruden re-entering the coaching ranks is a complicated situation with his pending lawsuit against the league for defamation and violation of privacy.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 2

Jon Gruden Explains What Raiders' Al Davis Was All About

The Raiders organization has a great history of players, coaches, games, and many more moments. That was all possible because of one great man. The late, great Raiders owner Al Davis had a vision to make the Raiders the greatest organization, and he did just that.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 31

Why Jon Gruden could be in head coaching mix again despite lawsuit

As the NFL enters the final week of the regular season, a new report suggests that Jon Gruden could resurface as a head coaching candidate in the coming years, even as his legal battle with the league remains unresolved.

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NFL News / The Raider Ramble / December 30

An open letter to Mark Davis on the state of the Las Vegas Raiders

I have been a die-hard member of Raider Nation since 1998. We even crossed paths at Rickey’s when Jon Gruden returned in 2018. For decades, I watched this organization struggle until I eventually entered sports journalism myself, hoping to understand why the “Commitment to Excellence” has fallen so far short.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 26

Jon Gruden Doesn't Hold Back on Justin Herbert's NFL MVP Case

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is leading his team to the NFL playoffs while battling through a hand injury, and the former Oregon Ducks quarterback is turning heads with his recent performances.

Jon Gruden emerges as long-shot head coach candidate for major college football program

Nearly two weeks have passed since Michigan parted ways with Sherrone Moore due to cause on Dec. 10. The Wolverines are the only Power Four program that has not hired a head coach as the 2026 offseason approaches.

NFL News / The SportsRush / December 23

Jon Gruden Explains Why He Wouldn’t Put Josh Allen Above Drake Maye

Before Drake Maye entered his second NFL season, not many thought that he would usurp or even match the greatness exhibited by his draft classmate Jayden Daniels during his rookie season.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 20

Jon Gruden predicts upset in first round of College Football Playoff

The 2025 College Football Playoff is underway. No. 9 Alabama (11-3, 7-1) defeated Oklahoma (10-3, 6-2) 34-24 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to advance to the Rose Bowl, where it will face No.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Jon Gruden Makes Super Bowl Prediction Without Hesitation

The NFL regular season is down to its final three weeks, which means discussions about Super Bowl LX are just getting started. While we are still a ways away from knowing who will be playing for the Lombardi Trophy, we are starting to get an understanding of who won't.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 14

Former championship coach offers Buffalo Bills-centric prediction for Patriots tilt

Everyone’s talking about the Buffalo Bills' Week 15 matchup with the AFC East rival New England Patriots. Including a former Super Bowl-winning head coach, who offered a Bills-centric prediction ahead of this weekend’s crucial clash.

Jon Gruden’s chances of landing the Michigan job have been revealed

Whether Jon Gruden wants the Michigan job or not, he does not appear to be in line for it. Gruden is not likely to be considered for the job, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / December 12

Barstool Sports’ Jon Gruden guarantees Cardinals will get demolished by Texans

HOUSTON – It’s been more than a rough season for the Cardinals in 2025, though Barstool Sports’ Jon Gruden thinks it’ll get even worse this upcoming Sunday as he predicts a blowout in Houston’s favor.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / December 7

Jon Gruden Drops Final Prediction for Bears-Packers Showdown

The day has arrived for the Chicago Bears to face off against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field once again. In Week 14, the Bears currently hold the No.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / December 1

Why Jon Gruden feels Giants' head-coaching vacancy is desirable

Shortly after the Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll on Nov. 10, some linked the club with the one-time Super Bowl champion coach.

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NFL News / Viral Sports News / November 19

Jon Gruden Becoming Shocking Favorite to Land SEC Coaching Job

In the ever-evolving world of college football coaching searches, few names carry the weight of Jon Gruden’s. The veteran NFL tactician has long voiced his eagerness to return to the sidelines, with a particular eye toward the competitive landscape of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

New York Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / November 16

Jon Gruden's stance on the Giants' head-coaching job has been revealed

While it is unclear if Jon Gruden could be an actual candidate for the Giants' job, there are some indications that Gruden might be interested if the team came calling.

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