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Jon Gruden eyeing NFL return: 3 best landing spots for a 2026 coaching comeback

After a hiatus from coaching stemming from the infamous release of controversial emails that led to his resignation as Raiders head coach in 2021, as well as his temporary removal from the Buccaneers Ring of Honor—where he has since been re-enshrined—Jon Gruden is once again eyeing a return to the NFL.

Gruden re-emerged in the public eye in 2024 through his YouTube channel, where he created compelling football content that helped him rehabilitate his image. He later joined Barstool Sports and quickly became a social media star, and one of their most popular personalities.