A source said the incident, which took place inside a team meeting room, was meant to be ‘playful’ but that the recipient of the kiss had taken offense and reported it to HR

“This franchise has a Commitment to Excellence on and off the field,” the Raiders said in a statement after Wilkins’ release. “With no clear path or plan for future return to play from Christian, this transaction is necessary for the entire organization to move forward and prepare for the new season.”

Gruden is currently suing the league and commissioner Roger Goodell, accusing him of “selectively leaking” emails in an orchestrated move to force him out as Raiders coach. In 15 seasons as an NFL head coach, Gruden compiled a 117-112 record, including a Super Bowl victory with the Buccaneers in 2002.

Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has seen his share of quarterbacks over his nearly four decades in coaching, so when he stated one current NFL quarterback reminds him of San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana,

Gruden visited Detroit Lions training camp Monday in Allen Park, where his good friend and protege John Morton is the team's new offensive coordinator. Gruden reiterated his desire to return to the sidelines as a coach.