The Jacksonville Jaguars fired coach Doug Pederson on Monday after three seasons with the franchise, finishing with a 4-13 season to conclude 2024.
Jacksonville lost to the Indianapolis Colts 26-23.
“I was faced with the difficult task this morning of informing Doug Pederson of my intention to hire a new head coach to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars,” Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a statement via ESPN. “Doug is a consummate football man who will undoubtedly enjoy another chapter in his impressive NFL career, and I will be rooting for Doug and his wife Jenny when that occasion comes.
“As much as Doug and I wish his experience here in Jacksonville had a better ending, I have an obligation first and foremost to serve the best interests of our team and especially our fans, who support our team loyally and deserve to be rewarded. In that spirit, now is the time to call in new leadership.”
Khan indicated that general manager Trent Baalke will remain in his position.
“I strongly believe that next season it is possible to restore the winning environment that we had here not so long ago,” Khan added. “I will collaborate with General Manager Trent Baalke and others, within and close to our organization, to hire a leader who shares my ambition and is ready to seize the exceptional opportunity we will present in Jacksonville.”
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