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Maybe Jon Gruden wasn’t on the New York Jets roster after all.
A report circulated earlier this week that Gruden was contacted by the Jets about the idea of joining their team, but he was not interested.
But during an appearance on WDAE radio, Gruden insinuated that this information was false.
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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden watches from the sidelines as the Pittsburgh Steelers play during the second quarter at Heinz Field. (Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports)
“There are a lot of stupid rumors. Some of these reports are ridiculous. Let’s just say there was never anything from the Jets and I wish them luck in their search for a new offensive coordinator,” Gruden said.
The Jets replaced almost their entire coaching staff except the head coach. Aaron Glenn parted ways with many assistants after just one year, including his offensive and defensive coordinators.
Last season, despite their 3-14 record, they became the first team in NFL history not recording an interception throughout the season. They have also lost each of their last five games by at least 23 points, another first in the NFL. It was the third time the Jets lost at least 14 games, also under Rich Kotite and Adam Gase.
Gruden’s coaching days have been in limbo since he parted ways with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 during his third year of a 10-year contract. He left after using racist, sexist and homophobic remarks in emails.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks with the media after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on September 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright, file)
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Gruden sued the NFL after leaving the Raiders, alleging a “malicious, orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy his career by leaking the emails. The leaked messages were from his time as an analyst at ESPN and broadcaster of “Monday Night Football.”
Gruden benefited from a key ruling in his case against the league in August when the Nevada Supreme Court determined his case could proceed in court rather than through arbitration. In October, the Nevada Supreme Court unanimously rejected NFL petition to rehear this decision.
“I hope I’m not done. I’m about to make a comeback,” Gruden said of his training in July. “I’m hoping that some of these guys that fell out of my branch, if you put it that way, maybe they can hire me because I’m looking for a job.
“I don’t care if I coach at Jones Junior High. I’ll coach again. I’m still coaching. I’m just not officially on a team, but I have private assignments that I work on, and I wear clothes when I watch the games that no one knows who I’m shooting for.”
Tanner Engstrand and the Jets reportedly parted ways Tuesday after numerous conversations regarding a change in his role. They failed to agree on what his role should be, leading to the split.
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn gives instructions to the staff as he watches play against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game. The match took place in Miami Gardens, Florida on September 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Three different quarterbacks started for the Jets, as Justin Fields was benched and Tyrod Taylor was injured in his absence, prompting Brady Cook to start late in the season.
At the trade deadline, the Jets traded Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams for draft capital. These trades were with the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboysboth of whom missed the playoffs. The picks they got (first from the Colts in 2026 and second from Dallas in 2026) aren’t bad at all. Additionally, the Jets now own the second pick in the draft.
