NFL Coach Jon Gruden Resigns Due To Email Controversy

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.

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."

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