Jim Irsay pursued Jon Gruden to become the next head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Gruden instead will remain in the booth for ESPN's Monday Night Football.
Gruden previously resisted exploratory calls this offseason from the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.
Gruden intends to remain in the television booth, sources said, in part because of the coaching restrictions of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement.
He has denied any discussions with Irsay, saying: "I know nothing. I've told people I'm not coaching. I'm a broadcaster. I'm not a coach."
The Colts retained Chuck Pagano this offseason as head coach.
