"Last night, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Jon Gruden plans to return to coaching in 2012, and that ESPN is aware of his decision.

ESPN says otherwise.

"Jon signed a multi-year extension with ESPN this fall," ESPN said in a statement provided to PFT. "He remains committed to being a part of Monday Night Football for many years."

Multiple industry sources have expressed to PFT a strong belief that Gruden will indeed return to ESPN in 2012. He said nothing at the end of last night's broadcast to suggest that it could be his final appearance."