Gruden Files Lawsuit against NFL, Commissioner Goodell for Leaking Emails in Effort to Destroy His Career

  • Jon Gruden filed a lawsuit against the National Football League and its commissioner Roger Goodell for allegedly leaking his emails in order to destroy his career.
  • Gruden resigned as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in October after facing criticism over controversial statements he made in personal emails that were leaked to the media.
  • “The complaint alleges that the defendants selectively leaked Gruden’s private correspondence to the Wall Street Journal and New York Times in order to harm Gruden’s reputation and force him out of his job,” read a statement from Adam Hosmer-Henner, an attorney representing Gruden.