Jon David Gruden, born on August 17, 1963, is a renowned American professional football coach, currently serving as an advisor for the Milano Seamen in the European League of Football. His illustrious coaching career spans over two decades, with a notable stint as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 1998 to 2001, during which he secured two consecutive division titles and made an AFC Championship Game appearance.
Gruden's impressive resume also includes a stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he led the team to their first-ever Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXVII during the 2002 season. At the age of 39, he became the then-youngest head coach to win the Super Bowl. He remained the head coach of the Buccaneers until 2008, setting the franchise record for wins, although his tenure was marked by only two further playoff runs.
Following his departure from the Buccaneers, Gruden was featured as an analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcasts from 2009 to 2017. In 2018, he returned to the Raiders, serving as their head coach until his resignation during the 2021 season. However, his tenure was marred by controversy when it was revealed that he had written and sent numerous racist, misogynistic, and homophobic emails between 2011 and 2018. In response, the Buccaneers removed his name from their Ring of Honor.
In 2023, Gruden was brought in by the New Orleans Saints for a workout session as part of their offensive coaching staff.
