The Oakland Raiders have strongly denied a report that indicated conversations with Jon Gruden about a return to the franchise.

Oakland’s public relations director sent a message from the team about the report.

“Members of the media: There are two people on this planet that have the ability to make talks happen between Jon Gruden and the Raiders, with regard to him allegedly taking over the football operations, and/or the position of head coach. Each of those individuals, owner Mark Davis and general manager Reggie McKenzie, wanted me to communicate that this rumor has no validity whatsoever.”