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Jacksonville Jaguars coaching search live tracker: Updates on interview process, who's next
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The Jacksonville Jaguars ' coaching search is on.
Follow along as the interview process continues on the road to the hiring of the Jaguars' next full-time head coach, who will become the eighth in the franchise's 30-year history. The new coach will take the place of Doug Pederson, fired Jan. 6 in the wake of the Jags' 4-13 season in 2024.
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Keep checking back for the latest on the hiring process. You'll also find links to in-depth information on the Jaguars' head coaching candidates , as well as analysis of the Jaguars' future plans and key storylines to watch during the next few months leading up to the NFL Draft in April.
Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly set to hire Buccaneers OC Liam Coen as next head coach
The Jaguars are on the verge of making Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen the team's next head coach, according to multiple reports . --Demetrius Harvey
Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly 'discussing' deal to make Liam Coen team's next head coach
Just when the Jacksonville Jaguars thought they were out, they got pulled right back in.
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According to multiple reports, Jacksonville is meeting with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen to interview the coach after all and the two sides, according to ESPN's Adam Schefte r, are discussing a deal to make him the team's next head coach. Here's the latest as of Thursday evening. --Demetrius Harvey
Jacksonville Jaguars fire GM Trent Baalke a week into head coaching search
The Jacksonville Jaguars are looking for a new general manager after firing Trent Baalke, team owner Shad Khan announced Wednesday afternoon. --Demetrius Harvey
Report: Jets hire Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as head coach
Another Jaguars candidate drops off the board: Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is being hired by the New York Jets, as reported Wednesday afternoon by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Glenn, a former Jaguars cornerback, interviewed with the Jags last week. - -Clayton Freeman
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Jacksonville Jaguars coaching search: Liam Coen to stay with Buccaneers; Jaguars lose out
The Jacksonville Jaguars just lost out on another head coaching candidate.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen has withdrawn himself from the running to be Jacksonville's next head coach. Still due for second interviews in Jacksonville are Robert Saleh and Patrick Graham. - -Juston Lewis
Jacksonville Jaguars coach search: Liam Coen, Robert Saleh, Patrick Graham get in-person interviews
The Chicago Bears made the latest move in the NFL coaching carousel, hiring former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and leaving the Jacksonville Jaguars , among others, looking elsewhere to find their next head coach.
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The Jaguars announced Monday evening that they've scheduled in-person interviews with three candidates . --Demetrius Harvey
Report: Chicago Bears to hire Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears will hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach, as reported Monday by the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network. That removes one of the 10 candidates who has interviewed with the Jaguars. The Jaguars completed interviews with Brian Flores, Kellen Moore and Joe Brady over the weekend. --Clayton Freeman
Jaguars coaching search: Friday update
Two more coaching interviews are now down: Liam Coen, Bucs offensive coordinator, and Todd Monken, Ravens offensive coordinator. Planned for later on Friday, per Fox Sports, will be Brian Flores. Kellen Moore and Joe Brady are still to come. Only one NFL vacancy is officially filled, with Mike Vrabel hired as expected by the New England Patriots . --Clayton Freeman
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Jacksonville Jaguars coach search: Why this may be the most attractive available NFL job
As Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan and general manager Trent Baalke wrap up the first round of coaching interviews Saturday with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady , they have the benefit of selling candidates on one of the better jobs in the NFL market . --Gene Frenette
Jaguars coaching search: Wednesday update
Here's where things stand in the Jaguars' search for a successor to Doug Pederson, as of Wednesday.
The Jaguars completed the fifth of their head coaching interviews with Robert Saleh on Tuesday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday morning that the Dallas Cowboys are also seeking to interview Saleh. Previously, the Jaguars announced completed interviews with Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson, Steve Spagnuolo and Patrick Graham.
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Planned Jaguars interviews still to come include Joe Brady, Liam Coen, Brian Flores, Todd Monken and Kellen Moore. --Clayton Freeman
Jacksonville Jaguars coach candidates: Who is Brian Flores, Vikings defensive coordinator?
Brian Flores was a longtime assistant under Bill Belichick with the New England Patriots before serving as head coach for the Miami Dolphins from 2019-2021. --Dan Rorabaugh
Jacksonville Jaguars coach candidates: Who is Kellen Moore, Eagles offensive coordinator?
Kellen Moore has been a hot name around the coaching circuits for a few years now. He's jumped around a couple of teams in the last few years but has consistently remained one of the league's next-up candidates. --Demetrius Harvey
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Gene Frenette's pecking order of candidates for next Jacksonville Jaguars head coach
With the Jacksonville Jaguars conducting initial interviews with six of their 10 requested head coaching candidates as of Wednesday, all kinds of information floats out there about perceived leaders in the clubhouse. It's not always accurate, mainly because too much guessing, educated and otherwise, goes on.
Owner Shad Khan has no reason to rush this search . He has cast the widest net with the most impressive set of candidates than in his previous five coaching searches. If it takes another week or three weeks, just identify the coach who can bring sustained winning to a franchise that hasn't had it since Tom Coughlin's glorious run in the late 1990s. --Gene Frenette
Jacksonville Jaguars coach candidates: Who is Todd Monken, Ravens offensive coordinator?
Todd Monken is another offensive-minded standout candidate and he has ties to the Jaguars. He also has extensive experience as an offensive coach at both levels of football. - -Demetrius Harvey
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Jacksonville Jaguars coaching candidates: Who is former NY Jets head coach Robert Saleh?
Under Robert Saleh 's guidance, he took the Jets from the 32nd-ranked defense by points in 2021 to the fourth, third and third-ranked defense in subsequent years. - -Demetrius Harvey
Jacksonville Jaguars coach candidates: Who is Liam Coen, Tampa Bay offensive coordinator?
The Jaguars likely view Liam Coen as a coach who can implement organizational changes to thrive under quarterback Trevor Lawrence 's leadership. - -Demetrius Harvey
Jacksonville Jaguars coaching candidates: Who is Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady?
The Bills went from a pass-centric offensive attack to a more balanced attack during the latter portion of the 2023 season after Joe Brady was installed in Ken Dorsey's place. Here's how it worked, and what it could potentially mean for the Jaguars. - -Demetrius Harvey
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Jacksonville Jaguars coaching candidates: Who is Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham?
Patrick Graham was a candidate for the Los Angeles Chargers during last year's coaching search, given to Jim Harbaugh, in addition to a finalist for the Raiders job, ultimately given to Antonio Pierce. - -Demetrius Harvey
Trevor Lawrence agrees that Jacksonville Jaguars offense was predictable. QB explains why
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence provided some nuance and added context behind owner Shad Khan's postseason declaration of calling the team's offense in 2024 "predictable." - -Demetrius Harvey
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Report: Mike McCarthy out as Dallas Cowboys coach after five seasons
Another development in the coaching world: Mike McCarthy's Dallas Cowboys tenure is over, per numerous reports. That opens another NFL vacancy, with a big-spending owner in Jerry Jones who will be competing with the Jaguars and others for coaching candidates.
Jacksonville Jaguars coaching candidates: Who is Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson?
A look toward the offensive side of the ball isn't surprising considering the investment Jacksonville placed in quarterback Trevor Lawrence, inking him to a $275 million contract extension last offseason. Ben Johnson runs the offense for a Detroit team seeded No. 1 in the NFC. - -Demetrius Harvey
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Jacksonville Jaguars coaching candidates: Who is Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo?
Steve Spagnuolo, often known as "Spags," has headed Andy Reid's defense since 2019, winning three Super Bowls in the process with the Kansas City Chiefs. And that's not the only time he's finished on top of the NFL . --Dan Rorabaugh
Jacksonville Jaguars coaching candidates: Who is Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn?
Aaron Glenn, a former Jaguars cornerback, has been highly touted as one of the brightest defensive minds in football over the past few years. Learn more about his resume. --Demetrius Harvey
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Jacksonville Jaguars coaching search as of Monday
Here's where the coaching search stands as of Monday afternoon.
So far, the Jaguars have reported completing interviews with Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on Friday night, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn on Saturday morning, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Saturday afternoon and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham later on Saturday afternoon.
That leaves six of the team's announced interview requests still to complete: Joe Brady, Liam Coen, Brian Flores, Todd Monken, Kellen Moore and Robert Saleh.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars coaching search: Interviews, latest on NFL rumors
