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He was three years into a ten-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jon Gruden has stepped down as head-coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
He's been embroiled in controversy over a series of alleged inappropriate emails.
The New York Times reported yesterday that they'd discovered a series of messages from Gruden with homophobic and misogynistic terms.
Gruden says he's resigned because he didn't want to become a distraction and he's apologised for any hurt caused.
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) October 12, 2021
Rich Bisaccia will serve as Interim Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, effective immediately.
Jon Gruden Statement:
"I have resigned as Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. I love the Raiders and do not want to be a distraction.
Thank you to all the players, coaches, staff, and fans of Raider Nation.
I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt anyone."