Jon Gruden: EA Sports are ‘taking steps’ to remove former Las Vegas Raiders head coach from Madden NFL 22
Gruden resigned as head coach of the Raiders following experiences of homophobic, racist and misogynistic emails uncovered as a part of an NFL investigation into office misconduct on the Washington Soccer Crew.
“EA Sports activities is dedicated to taking motion in sustaining a tradition of inclusion and fairness,” mentioned an announcement concerning Madden NFL 22.
“Because of the circumstances of Jon Gruden’s resignation, we’re taking steps to take away him from Madden NFL 22. We are going to substitute him with a generic likeness by way of a title replace within the coming weeks.”
In the meantime, Raiders proprietor Mark Davis, who has mentioned little since Gruden’s resignation, advised ESPN that he has “no remark” on the matter.
“Ask the NFL,” he added. “They’ve all of the solutions.”
CNN has reached out to the Raiders and the NFL for remark concerning Davis’ comment.
The NFL beforehand advised CNN that throughout the course of the evaluation of office misconduct on the Washington Soccer Crew, the league was knowledgeable of the existence of emails that raised points past the scope of that investigation.
Reacting to Gruden’s resignation, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr advised reporters on Wednesday that “I really like the person, I hate the sin.”
Carr added: “Nobody’s good, if we simply began opening up everybody’s personal emails and texts individuals would begin sweating somewhat … possibly that is what they need to do for all coaches and GMs and homeowners any longer. Obtained to open up every thing and see what occurs.
“You hate the motion. You hate it. You are not supposed to love it, however you’re keen on the particular person and I really like the particular person.”
“He simply mentioned he is obtained loads to course of, there’s loads that is been happening in the previous few days and naturally we assist that request,” mentioned Mayock.
The Raiders, who’ve gone 3-2 to date this season, face the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Wealthy Bisaccia has been appointed interim head coach of the Raiders forward of the sport.
