Jon Gruden joins Nashville Kats ownership group as partner

Jon Gruden, the former Super Bowl-winning NFL coach, has returned to professional football by joining the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football One League as a partner in the team's ownership group. Announced by team president and AF1 commissioner Jeff Fisher, Gruden will also take on consulting and advisory roles in both football and business operations. This marks Gruden's first official involvement with a U.S. professional team since his 2021 resignation from the Las Vegas Raiders following the revelation of offensive emails. Gruden expressed enthusiasm for joining the indoor football league and working alongside Fisher, highlighting his long-standing respect for the Kats and Arena Football. The Gruden family has deep ties to arena football, with Jon’s brother Jay Gruden being a Hall of Famer in the league. Gruden’s return is seen as a significant move for both the Nashville Kats and the Arena Football One League.