Jon Gruden attends Bucs training camp before preseason game broadcast

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Jon Gruden attends Bucs training camp before preseason game broadcast
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Jon Gruden, former head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is set to attend the team’s training camp practice on August 6. This appearance precedes his role as play-by-play announcer for the Buccaneers' preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs on August 22. Gruden will team up with Ronde Barber, a member of the Bucs' Super Bowl XXXVII championship team, for the WFLA-TV broadcast. This marks Gruden's return to calling NFL games after his stint at ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' ended in 2017. Attending practice allows Gruden the chance to reconnect with the Buccaneers and familiarize himself with the current roster and coaching staff.

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  • Gruden to attend Bucs training camp on August 6.
  • He will announce the Bucs' preseason game against Chiefs on August 22.
  • Gruden teams up with Ronde Barber for the broadcast.
  • This is Gruden's first NFL broadcasting role since 2017.
  • Gruden aims to learn about the current team dynamics before the game.
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Former Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden will attend Thursday’s practice before calling Tampa Bay’s preseason game against Kansas City

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