The Raiders are now on their third head coach since Jon Gruden was forced to resign after offensive emails from his past were made public. Despite his departure, Gruden's legal battles over the abrupt end to his coaching career are still ongoing.
Key Highlights:
- Nevada Supreme Court Ruling: In the latest twist, a three-judge panel from the Nevada Supreme Court ruled 2-1 to send Gruden's case back to NFL arbitration. This reverses a previous lower court decision that allowed the case to proceed in a public court.
- Impact of Arbitration: Arbitration is a win for the NFL, as it keeps the process private with no public discovery. The NFL has been pushing hard to maintain this, likely to avoid further public scrutiny.
- Allegations Against the NFL: Gruden's lawsuit claims that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league intentionally leaked the offensive emails to the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, leading to his resignation. The NFL has denied these accusations.
Gruden filed the lawsuit shortly after his firing in October 2021, marking two and a half years of legal wrangling. This recent ruling is a setback for Gruden, who might have hoped the case would either be forced into the public eye or prompt the NFL to settle to avoid the spectacle.
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