Jon Gruden and the NFL are on the path to a potentially public trial after a ruling by the Nevada Supreme Court to deny an attempt by the league to keep the case behind closed doors.

The unanimous decision on Thursday came after the NFL attempted to get a rehearing on a decision in August that denied a league motion to force the lawsuit, filed by Gruden, in the NFL’s arbitration process instead of going through the courts.

The NFL could appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court, though it’s unclear if it will. NFL spokespersons declined to comment to The Athletic on Thursday Night following the decision.

Jon Gruden speaks with the media following a Raiders game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sept. 19, 2021. AP

Gruden is suing the NFL and commissioner Roger Good

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