Players will often take time in the offseason to have procedures done. Sometimes the coaches do as well. The second offseason break begins right now and Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is going to get some work done as well.
“I’m having elbow surgery tomorrow so I’m kicking off my offseason with a real, real bang, aren’t I?” Gruden said Thursday following the final minicamp practice.
This isn’t a new injury for Gruden. It’s probably about 18 years old.
“I had elbow surgery from Warren King the last time I was coaching the Raiders and I’ve had a relapse,” Gruden said, holding up his arms to show his right arm doesn’t fully extend.