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Pittsburgh defensive lineman Calijah Kancey talks to prospect captain Domata Pelo before running a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. The event is a moneymaking machine for the league, another interview/audition for players and a job fair for unemployed coaches looking for a new opportunity, but how necessary it is depends on who is answering the question. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NFL combine a TV spectacle, moneymaker; value under scrutiny

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 06, 2023 11:03 AM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is examined during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
NFL's handling of concussions questioned after Tua's injury

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 30, 2022 06:03 PM EDT

Jon Gruden, center, appears in court Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Las Vegas. A Nevada judge heard a bid Wednesday by the National Football League to dismiss former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit accusing the league of a "malicious and orchestrated campaign" including the leaking of offensive emails ahead of his resignation last October. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NFL to appeal ruling in Gruden lawsuit over leaked emails

By Ken Ritter May. 25, 2022 04:09 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)
Why has the 'Rooney Rule' not produced more Black coaches?

By Will Graves Feb. 11, 2022 04:46 AM EST

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen before NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Goodell says league won’t tolerate racism or discrimination

By Barry Wilner Feb. 09, 2022 05:45 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks with the media following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sept. 19, 2021. The NFL filed a motion asking a Nevada court to dismiss former Raiders coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the league, saying the accusations that the the NFL leaked Gruden's old, offensive emails are “baseless” and the “should be dismissed for failure to state a single viable cause of action", Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
NFL asks Nevada court to dismiss lawsuit from Jon Gruden

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2022 10:47 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks with the media following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sept. 19, 2021. The former Raiders coach has sued commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL, alleging that a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy his career by leaking old offensive emails from him. The suit was filed in district court in Clark County, Nev., on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, exactly a month after Gruden resigned as Raiders coach following the publication of his emails by the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Gruden sues NFL over publication of his offensive emails

By Josh Dubow Nov. 12, 2021 04:27 PM EST

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fallout from Jon Gruden emails leads to diversity questions

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 21, 2021 06:30 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Las Vegas Raiders galvanized by Jon Gruden's downfall

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 17, 2021 10:17 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks to the media after an NFL football practice in Henderson, Nev., in this Saturday, July 31, 2021, file photo. Jon Gruden is out as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. Gruden released a statement Monday night, Oct. 11, 2021, that he is stepping down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL.(AP Photo/David Becker, File)
AP source: No one else in NFL cited with email violations

By Barry Wilner Oct. 15, 2021 06:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, file photo, Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters (98) stretches before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. Current or former players, along with people in positions of leadership with NFL clubs, have offered differing opinions this week on how pervasive the sorts of racist, homophobic and misogynistic thoughts expressed by Jon Gruden -- in emails he wrote from 2011-18, when he was an ESPN analyst between coaching jobs, to then-Washington club executive Bruce Allen – remain around the sport to this day. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
Now question in NFL is: Does Gruden reflect broader culture?

By Howard Fendrich Oct. 13, 2021 04:51 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden attends a news conference after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Las Vegas, in this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo. Jon Gruden is out as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. Gruden released a statement Monday night, Oct. 11, 2021, that he is stepping down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Fallout continues from Gruden resignation over emails

By Rob Maaddi And Barry Wilner Oct. 12, 2021 07:56 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks on his headset during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NBC's Tirico expresses disappointment in Gruden's behavior

By Joe Reedy Oct. 12, 2021 03:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2021, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden meets with the media following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Gruden is out as coach of the Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. A person familiar with the decision said Gruden is stepping down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Chuckie chucked: Gruden's words antithetical to modern NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 12, 2021 02:21 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks with officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Column: Gruden gone, and it couldn't have come fast enough

By Tim Dahlberg Oct. 12, 2021 01:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2021, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden meets with the media following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Gruden is out as coach of the Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. A person familiar with the decision said Gruden is stepping down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Jon Gruden resigns as Raiders coach over offensive emails

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2021 07:32 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks on his headset during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders reeling after 2nd straight loss, Gruden resignation

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2021 05:39 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) breaks up a pass attempt by Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders say distractions have nothing to do with emails

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 10, 2021 09:43 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) tackles Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Fields throws 1st TD pass, Bears' defense dominates in Vegas

By Greg Beacham Oct. 10, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks on his headset during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Jon Gruden again says he's not a racist after Raiders loss

By Greg Beacham Oct. 10, 2021 11:12 AM EDT