Jon Gruden Joins Nashville Kats Ownership, Advisory Group

Jon Gruden, a Super Bowl-winning coach, has joined the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football One league as a part-owner and advisor, overseeing football and business operations. The move reunites him with Jeff Fisher, former Tennessee Titans coach and now Kats president and AF1 commissioner. Gruden resigned as Las Vegas Raiders head coach in 2021 following controversy over offensive emails and is currently involved in a lawsuit with the NFL regarding his departure. His brother Jay Gruden is a Hall of Famer in arena football, underscoring the family's deep ties to the sport. Gruden has expressed excitement about working with Fisher and returning to professional football. The Kats are currently mid-season and aim to leverage Gruden's experience to build on their recent successes.