Gruden has sued the NFL over the disclosure of the emails. The emails were part of an NFL investigation into the Washington Commanders, then known as the Washington Football Team, a franchise beset by accusations of sexism. 11, after emails surfaced containing racist and homophobic language. Within months, Jon Gruden brought a new kind of attention to the team’s front office. The positives from Nassib’s actions were welcome as the team prepared for a season that would turn into a nightmare off the field.