Jon Gruden contends the damages in his lawsuit against the NFL "total well over" $150 million

Jon Gruden contends the damages in his lawsuit against the NFL "total well over" $150 million

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Former NFL coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell is ongoing, with Gruden's legal team claiming potential financial damages exceeding $150 million. The damages are attributed to lost employment, interference with future job prospects, contract value loss, sponsorships, reputational harm, and legal costs. Gruden filed the lawsuit following his resignation from the Raiders after leaked emails, originally gathered during an investigation into the Washington Commanders, surfaced in media reports.

The Case Conference Report highlights the NFL's non-participation in an early case conference and notes that discovery is paused due to an appeal related to a motion to dismiss under Nevada's anti-SLAPP statute. Potential witnesses listed include Goodell, various NFL attorneys, former Raiders officials, and NFL team owners. The report also calls for the release of documents from the Commanders' investigation and a "Blackmail Powerpoint" alleged to involve Goodell and NFL general counsel Jeff Pash.

No settlement discussions have occurred, and the

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/mike-florioon February 6, 2026
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