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'Cut That Guy Off': Jon Gruden Forced to Take Action Against NFL Fan for Disrespecting Legendary Bucs QB

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden has faith in Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold. In the past, he criticized the Minnesota Vikings for the way they handled Darnold.

Las Vegas Raiders News / EssentiallySports / November 5

'Raiders Need Me Back': Jon Gruden Wants Tom Brady-Owned Franchise to Hire Him Amid NFL Lawsuit

Jon Gruden officially left the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021, but he has not moved on from that franchise. As the team sits at a 4-4 record, the former head coach believes he should be at the helm.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 31

Steelers Rookie Max Iheanachor Hears The Truth From Former NFL HC Jon Gruden

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future. The organization has invested significant resources into improving its roster, particularly in the trenches.

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rush for at least 25 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

The '400-yard, 5-TD NFL games' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 30

Jon Gruden Says Steelers Emerging CB Made Joey Porter Jr. Tradeable

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers parted ways with a key part of their defense the past few seasons, but that doesn't mean they've gotten worse. The Steelers traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / October 29

Jon Gruden’s NFL Lawsuit Takes A Troubling Turn

Jon Gruden’s legal battle with the NFL just hit another wall, and a recent court hearing brought up new questions about how he handled evidence. The former Raiders coach is trying to get millions from the league, but the judge is losing patience with him and his lawyers.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 23

Jon Gruden believes Steichen will solve Flores as Colts upset Vikings

Most of the football-watching world believes the Vikings will improve to 6-0 this week as they host a Colts team coming off a brutal loss to the Titans.

NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / October 23

Jon Gruden has a wild Kirk Cousins trade proposal for the 5-0 Vikings

Jon Gruden thinks the Vikings should trade for Kirk Cousins. What about Kyler Murray? Yeah, that was our first reaction, too. But the former Super Bowl-winning head coach thinks Minnesota is primed for a Super Bowl run with the right quarterback.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 21

Jon Gruden Calls Mike Hawkins Jr. a 'Nightmare' and Floats Heisman Talk

For the second time this season, West Virginia quarterback Mike Hawkins Jr. was named the Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week. Also for the second time this year, he was recognized by former NFL head coach Jon Gruden, who gave him a helmet sticker for his massive performance against Cincinnati in Week 7.

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Winningest coaches in NFL history by team' quiz

How many of the winningest head coaches in NFL history can you name?

The 4,500-yard NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL all-time TD-catch leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 15

'His Career Just Got Launched': Jon Gruden Praises Lions Rookie Defender

Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Keith Abney II has earned a reasonable amount of praise for his performance at safety against the Arizona Cardinals. The struggling NFC West squad was the perfect team to give the 2026 fifth-round draft pick an opportunity to gain experience at a new spot.

Las Vegas Raiders News / HITC / October 13

Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden praises Donald Trump’s ‘relentless effort’ as US President

Jon Gruden made yet another appearance to show support to Donald Trump and the Republican Party at a rally the President held in Ohio. Just a few days ago, Gruden was on stage at a Donald Trump rally to endorse Senator Jon Husted ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / October 12

Jon Gruden Gets Himself Into An 'Absolute Pretzel' During National Anthem At Navy Game

Jon Gruden spent a day at the U.S. Naval Academy for the first time in his life. And it probably did not go as smoothly as he’d hoped. The former NFL coach posted the video to his YouTube channel on Monday, titled “My First Time At The U.S.

Green Bay Packers News / HITC / October 6

‘I’m available’ – Jon Gruden sarcastically offers himself as new Green Bay Packers head coach

Amid concerns about Matt LaFleur’s future with the Green Bay Packers, former NFL coach Jon Gruden seems to be making himself a candidate to replace him.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 25

Jon Gruden sounds off on the Steelers for failing Aaron Rodgers

Jon Gruden has seen enough of the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive struggles. The former NFL head coach isn't blaming Aaron Rodgers, either.

Report links Steelers' struggles at start of 2026 season with Mike Tomlin

Steelers' DK Metcalf credits this for not getting down amid struggles

Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski responds to Martin Luther King Jr. comparison

Cowboys' Jerry Jones explains how George Pickens will 'get his'

Tucker Kraft under fire for comments about Packers being booed in loss

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17

Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2

The Cincinnati Bengals are 1-0. Jon Gruden is not impressed.

Joe Burrow's worrying admission could spoil Bengals' positive start

Ian Rapoport sounds alarm about Bengals' Joe Burrow after back injury

Ja'Marr Chase gets brutally honest about frustrating Bengals opener

The 'Season passing-record by NFL team' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / September 16

Jon Gruden shares advice for Browns regarding quarterback situation

The Cleveland Browns' decision to start Deshaun Watson has been understandably criticized, and Week 1 did little to change things. Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden recently shared what he would like to see the Browns do at the quarterback position.

Browns players give very different answers to Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders question

Browns fans may not love this Deshaun Watson update

Three key takeaways from Browns' Week 1 loss to Jaguars

Browns HC Todd Monken claps back at Mike Tomlin's diss

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

Jon Gruden absolutely unloads on NFL’s international game obsession

The NFL has never been more committed to international games. Jon Gruden has apparently never been more convinced that the league is making a mistake.

Sean McVay addresses travel narrative about Rams' blowout loss to 49ers

Roger Goodell dons kangaroo jacket ahead of Rams-49ers clash in Australia

49ers injury issues keep mounting with De'Zhaun Stribling injury

49ers-Rams 'TNF' takeaways: San Francisco's defense stifles Los Angeles offense in blowout

The '400-touch NFL seasons' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 25

Jon Gruden makes prediction about Bucs, Baker Mayfield standoff

Jon Gruden makes prediction about Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract standoff

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield remains in the final year of the three-year deal heading into the club's preseason finale.

Forget QB3 – Is Jalon Daniels Bucs’ QB2?

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin makes strong first impression as NBC analyst

After spending 19 years on the Pittsburgh Steelers sidelines as the team's head coach, Mike Tomlin officially began the next portion of his career on Thursday night.

Three NFL starting quarterbacks who belong on the bench

How referee in Hall of Fame Game played role in getting Larry Fitzgerald to Cardinals

The '2007-08 NFL head coaches' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / July 17

Jon Gruden gives Buccaneers some major Baker Mayfield advice

While recent reports from NFL insiders have indicated that people within the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the camp for quarterback Baker Mayfield are confident the two sides will soon come to terms on a contract extension, Mayfield remains in the final year of the three-year deal he signed in March 2024.

Jon Gruden compares Steelers' Will Howard to Super Bowl champion QB

NFL insider expands on warning for Raiders about Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins decision

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald names rival as best head coach in NFL

Alvin Kamara, Saints show rare NFL loyalty with restructured contract

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / July 15

Jon Gruden compares Steelers' Will Howard to Super Bowl champion QB

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard has never taken an in-game snap at the highest level, but that didn't stop a notable figure from praising the young signal caller.

Former NFL quarterback gives Steelers' Aaron Rodgers advice for final season

Dolphins' Jordyn Brooks warns NFL about Steelers' Aaron Rodgers ahead of final season

Steelers pushed to part ways with $68 million starter in surprise move

Two-minute drill: Seahawks sell for record price, player rankings revealed, training camp storylines

The 'Most 2-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 9

If history repeats itself, Fernando Mendoza will be doomed

If Raiders repeat past mistakes in 2026 NFL Draft, presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza will be doomed

The Raiders can avoid ruining Mendoza's pro career by building a better roster.

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No. 1, then who?

Fernando Mendoza makes an emotional decision about NFL Draft

Raiders' Kirk Cousins wants to learn one thing from Fernando Mendoza

Cousins opens up about signing with Raiders with Mendoza likely looming

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / February 7

Jon Gruden wants $150 million from the NFL

Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden is seeking massive damages from the NFL over his dismissal in 2021.

Maxx Crosby addresses Raiders trade rumors

Raiders' Maxx Crosby has one preferred trade destination

What Raiders reportedly may want in Maxx Crosby trade amid renewed Patriots rumors

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.

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

The 'No. 2 quarterback in every NFL Draft' quiz

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.

Bill Belichick could coach Giants under one major condition

Giants DC Shane Bowen accepts 'responsibility' after firing of Brian Daboll

When Brian Daboll may have known he was about to be fired by Giants

The 25 worst trades in the history of the NFL

The 'No. 2 quarterback in every NFL Draft' quiz