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Jon Gruden Joins Nashville Kats as Part-Owner and Advisor

Gruden returns to professional football with a leadership role in the Arena Football One league as his legal battle with the NFL continues.

Aug 21, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden gestures to referees during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jon Gruden, former Super Bowl-winning NFL coach, has joined the Nashville Kats as a part-owner and advisor in both football and business operations.
  • The Kats, led by majority owner and AF1 commissioner Jeff Fisher, announced the partnership on May 5, 2025.
  • Gruden’s return marks his first official role with a professional team since his 2021 resignation from the Las Vegas Raiders following leaked emails containing offensive language.
  • The Nashville Kats currently hold a 3-2 record under head coach Darren Arbet, with three consecutive wins in the Arena Football One league.
  • Gruden’s ongoing lawsuit against the NFL over contract interference remains in arbitration following a Nevada Supreme Court ruling in favor of the league.