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‘Anything’s possible’: Jaguars have turned bad starts around before
Read full article: ‘Anything’s possible’: Jaguars have turned bad starts around beforeThe Jaguars have been here before. In 2022, Jacksonville looked dead in the water. It dropped to 2-6 after a loss to the Broncos in London, their fifth consecutive defeat.
On Football: It's early enough for NFL coaches on the hot seat to cool criticism with a few wins
Read full article: On Football: It's early enough for NFL coaches on the hot seat to cool criticism with a few winsDoug Pederson won a Super Bowl with a backup quarterback and turned a perennial loser into a playoff winner in his first season.
Marcel Reed shines in 1st collegiate start as Texas A&M tops Florida 33-20 in the Swamp
Read full article: Marcel Reed shines in 1st collegiate start as Texas A&M tops Florida 33-20 in the SwampBackup quarterback Marcel Reed accounted for three touchdowns in his first collegiate start and Texas A&M dominated Florida 33-20 in what may have been coach Billy Napier’s final game with the Gators.
Jaguars counting on Arkansas' Cam Little to tee up new era following four-year kicking carousel
Read full article: Jaguars counting on Arkansas' Cam Little to tee up new era following four-year kicking carouselThe Jacksonville Jaguars are counting on the youngest kicker ever drafted to bring stability to a position that has been one of the league’s most tumultuous over the past four years.
Ohio State to hire former Texans head coach Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Ohio State to hire former Texans head coach Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator, AP source saysOhio State is hiring former Houston Texans and Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
Urban Meyer reflects on Trevor Lawrence, time with Jaguars and how ‘it didn’t go well’
Read full article: Urban Meyer reflects on Trevor Lawrence, time with Jaguars and how ‘it didn’t go well’Urban Meyer opened up on his failed time in Jacksonville and raved about the NFL future of his one-time quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Commentary: Hey Trent, sorry for the red clown noses thing and that we ever doubted you
Read full article: Commentary: Hey Trent, sorry for the red clown noses thing and that we ever doubted youThe difference from one year to the next is remarkable for the Jaguars, and no one exemplifies that more than general manager Trent Baalke.
Clowns to crowns: Fan who started petition to fire Jaguars GM Baalke rethinks position after success
Read full article: Clowns to crowns: Fan who started petition to fire Jaguars GM Baalke rethinks position after successOne year ago this week, on Jan. 9, 2022, hundreds of Jacksonville Jaguars fans dressed as clowns filled the seats at TIAA Bank Field.
One year since firing Urban Meyer, Doug Pederson has changed culture, performance for Jaguars
Read full article: One year since firing Urban Meyer, Doug Pederson has changed culture, performance for JaguarsOne year ago today, Shad Khan fired Urban Meyer. What a difference a year makes. One year on, there isn’t a hint of the strife that was left in Meyer’s wake. The infighting, the lack of vision and trust, and most of all, the lack of respect. You won’t find that in Jacksonville now.
Josh Lambo files amended complaint against Jaguars after judge dismisses original suit
Read full article: Josh Lambo files amended complaint against Jaguars after judge dismisses original suitFormer Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo on Tuesday filed an amended complaint against the Jaguars — just a few weeks after a judge dismissed his original lawsuit against the team, in which he accused former head coach Urban Meyer and the team of creating a “hostile work environment.”
Judge dismisses Josh Lambo’s lawsuit against Jaguars
Read full article: Judge dismisses Josh Lambo’s lawsuit against JaguarsA lawsuit by former Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo seeking his full salary for last season, plus damages for emotional distress over what he called a “hostile work environment” created by the Jaguars and former coach Urban Meyer, has been dismissed.
Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11
Read full article: Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first game with the Jaguars.
Training camp opens Monday for Jacksonville as new era begins
Read full article: Training camp opens Monday for Jacksonville as new era beginsThe Jaguars reported to training camp on Sunday with big goals in front of them, the biggest one to turn the fortunes of the franchise around. Easier said than done.
Jaguars file motion to dismiss former kicker Josh Lambo’s complaint
Read full article: Jaguars file motion to dismiss former kicker Josh Lambo’s complaintAttorneys for the Jacksonville Jaguars have filed a court motion to dismiss a complaint made by Josh Lambo, the team’s former kicker, claiming a “failure to state a cause of action or exhaust administrative remedies.”
More movement ahead for new luxury hotel near stadium
Read full article: More movement ahead for new luxury hotel near stadiumKhan could pay over $370 million for the hotel and the city would offer millions in major tax breaks and incentives for the property. This would be just a start for development in the area.
Jaguars will name new sports performance facility Miller Electric Center after naming rights deal
Read full article: Jaguars will name new sports performance facility Miller Electric Center after naming rights dealThe Jaguars have a rights agreement to name their new sports performance center with local company Miller Electric.
Josh Lambo sues Jaguars over hostile work environment created by Urban Meyer: report
Read full article: Josh Lambo sues Jaguars over hostile work environment created by Urban Meyer: reportFormer Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo is suing the team and seeking his full salary for last season, plus damages for emotional distress following his accusation of being kicked by former coach Urban Meyer, according to a report from the Tampa Bay Times.
Shad Khan on Urban Meyer: ‘Not possible’ to work with someone like that, report
Read full article: Shad Khan on Urban Meyer: ‘Not possible’ to work with someone like that, reportShad Khan was worried about something greater than wins and losses during the embarrassing tenure of ex-Jaguars coach Urban Meyer.
An important time period for Jacksonville that’s not 200 years old: The era of the Jaguars
Read full article: An important time period for Jacksonville that’s not 200 years old: The era of the JaguarsOne of the most monumental achievements for Jacksonville is when it became an NFL city and got the Jaguars.
Former teammates, coaches honor Haskins at emotional service
Read full article: Former teammates, coaches honor Haskins at emotional serviceFormer teammates and coaches paid tribute to former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins during an emotional memorial service a little less than two weeks after the 24-year-old was killed on a South Florida highway.
‘Starting over in a good way’: Jaguars turn the page from forgettable season
Read full article: ‘Starting over in a good way’: Jaguars turn the page from forgettable seasonIf it wasn’t clear that the trainwreck of a 2021 season was behind the Jaguars, it was very obvious as the team started up its offseason program this week.
Fired Jaguars coach Urban Meyer sells Jacksonville home for $2.3M: report
Read full article: Fired Jaguars coach Urban Meyer sells Jacksonville home for $2.3M: reportA home purchased by fired Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer and his wife, Shelley Jean Meyer in the gated Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club has been sold, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Former Jaguars coach Urban Meyer was unfamiliar with NFL star players, led using fear: report
Read full article: Former Jaguars coach Urban Meyer was unfamiliar with NFL star players, led using fear: reportReporters Jayson Jenks and Mike Sando spoke to multiple sources, including former Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark, who said Meyer was belittling, demeaning, led by fear and created an extremely toxic work environment in the process.
Video shows former Jaguars coach Urban Meyer watching Super Bowl with Donald Trump
Read full article: Video shows former Jaguars coach Urban Meyer watching Super Bowl with Donald TrumpVideo that surfaced Monday shows Meyer watching the Super Bowl on Sunday while sharing a table with President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
Urban Meyer’s name coming off Ohio steakhouse after sale: reports
Read full article: Urban Meyer’s name coming off Ohio steakhouse after sale: reportsAccording to reports from multiple news outlets, Urban Meyer's steakhouse in Columbus, Ohio, has been sold and will soon be rebranding -- without his name attached.
Jaguars introduce Doug Pederson, plan to add to front office
Read full article: Jaguars introduce Doug Pederson, plan to add to front officeThe Jaguars formally introduced their new coach on Saturday and then revealed that more changes are on the way, including a new executive vice president of football operations.
Urban Meyer on accusation of kicking Josh Lambo: ‘I certainly did not’
Read full article: Urban Meyer on accusation of kicking Josh Lambo: ‘I certainly did not’Former Jaguars coach Urban Meyer appeared Monday in an interview on OutKick’s Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich, where he spoke about an accusation made by the team’s former kicker, Josh Lambo.
Playing matchmaker for a Byron Leftwich coaching staff with Jaguars
Read full article: Playing matchmaker for a Byron Leftwich coaching staff with JaguarsLet's play matchmaker. If the Jaguars were to hire Byron Leftwich, here are some guys who he has crossed paths with who could join his staff in Jacksonville.
Roof damage: Company sponsoring ‘clown game’ wants no part of it, sues Jaguars
Read full article: Roof damage: Company sponsoring ‘clown game’ wants no part of it, sues JaguarsA Jaguars sponsor wants no part of the clown out game on Sunday against the Colts and is suing to get out of a sponsorship agreement with the team, saying the “toxic environment” around the franchise is now a “detriment” in doing business together.
Jaguars sponsor sues to have name removed from 'clown game'
Read full article: Jaguars sponsor sues to have name removed from 'clown game'The title sponsor for Jacksonville’s season finale against Indianapolis is suing the Jaguars in hopes of having its name disassociated from the game during which disgruntled fans are planning to dress as clowns to protest team owner Shad Khan’s decision to retain general manager Trent Baalke.
Clown party? Frustrated Jags fans plan to show up in costume to elicit GM change
Read full article: Clown party? Frustrated Jags fans plan to show up in costume to elicit GM changeIf a 40-point drubbing at New England didn’t get Jacksonville owner Shad Khan’s full attention, then what’s being planned for the team’s season finale just might.
Patriots blow past Jaguars 50-10, earn playoff berth
Read full article: Patriots blow past Jaguars 50-10, earn playoff berthRookie quarterback Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes and Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for two scores apiece to put the New England Patriots in the playoffs with their 50-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jaguars plan to retain GM Trent Baalke after woeful season, report
Read full article: Jaguars plan to retain GM Trent Baalke after woeful season, reportThe Jaguars plan to retain general manager Trent Baalke and allow him to have input on the team’s next coaching hire, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
TB Times writer: Meyer’s lawyer tried to keep Lambo story quiet
Read full article: TB Times writer: Meyer’s lawyer tried to keep Lambo story quietThe Tampa Bay Times writer who wrote the story about Urban Meyer kicking former player Josh Lambo said he received a threatening letter from Meyer’s lawyer before the story was published, just hours before Meyer was fired by Jaguars owner Shad Khan.
New coach, same Jags: Texans claim 30-16 victory at first game without Urban Meyer
Read full article: New coach, same Jags: Texans claim 30-16 victory at first game without Urban MeyerTremon Smith returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, ending the longest drought in the NFL, and the Houston Texans beat woeful Jacksonville 30-16 on Sunday to end a three-game skid and extend their dominance in the series.
Loss with a silver lining: Jaguars move into No. 1 draft position
Read full article: Loss with a silver lining: Jaguars move into No. 1 draft positionAfter the most chaotic week in franchise history, the Jaguars went out and turned in an effort similar to many others this season. They scored against the Texans, but not nearly enough. They made in mildly entertaining late and had a shot to tie it in the final minutes, but wound up with a 30-16 loss on a rainy afternoon at TIAA Bank Field.
Urban Meyer apologizes to Jacksonville, says he’s ‘heartbroken’ over firing: report
Read full article: Urban Meyer apologizes to Jacksonville, says he’s ‘heartbroken’ over firing: reportUrban Meyer spoke publicly for the first time to NFL.com following his firing by owner Shad Khan early Thursday after weeks of analysis that focused on Meyer’s mounting public blunders and even more missteps behind the scenes.
AP source: Jags fired Meyer for cause, don't intend to pay
Read full article: AP source: Jags fired Meyer for cause, don't intend to payA person familiar with Urban Meyer’s termination says the former Jacksonville Jaguars coach was fired for cause and the team doesn't intend to pay him for the final four years remaining on his contract.
AP source: Jags fired Meyer for cause, don’t intend to pay
Read full article: AP source: Jags fired Meyer for cause, don’t intend to payA person familiar with Urban Meyer’s termination says the former Jacksonville Jaguars coach was fired for cause and the team doesn't intend to pay him for the final four years remaining on his contract.
All eyes on Shad Khan as decisions on head coach, general manager loom
Read full article: All eyes on Shad Khan as decisions on head coach, general manager loomIs Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke the next high profile leader to be shown the door, or will owner Shad Khan keep around to help rebuild the team in this transition?
Reaction from Urban Meyer firing: Surprise, laughs, karma from around social media
Read full article: Reaction from Urban Meyer firing: Surprise, laughs, karma from around social mediaWhen the Jaguars fired off a press release close to 1 a.m. on Thursday morning announcing that they’d fired coach Urban Meyer, there’s a pretty good chance that most people were asleep for the night.
After firing, questions about Urban Meyer’s multi-million dollar contract remain
Read full article: After firing, questions about Urban Meyer’s multi-million dollar contract remainThe fallout from the firing of Urban Meyer is bringing a lot of questions about how much money the team will still have to pay Meyer and a lot of fan frustration with Shad Khan.
Following firing of Urban Meyer, Jacksonville city leaders look to future
Read full article: Following firing of Urban Meyer, Jacksonville city leaders look to futureCity leaders are looking to the future after Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer was fired before the end of his first season with the team.
Darrell Bevell introduced as Jaguars interim head coach. Get to know him
Read full article: Darrell Bevell introduced as Jaguars interim head coach. Get to know himBevell, who will lead the team for the final four games, will be formally introduced in his new role during a 3:30 p.m. news conference that News4JAX plans to carry live on air.
Commentary: Keys to building a better staff for the Jaguars
Read full article: Commentary: Keys to building a better staff for the JaguarsWhile Urban Meyer wasn’t the solution he also wasn’t the only problem. The Jaguars still have a lot of work to do if they are going to be in contention for anything besides a high draft pick. Here is my plan to fix the Jaguars.
Who’s next? 11 names the Jaguars could consider as head coach to replace Urban Meyer
Read full article: Who’s next? 11 names the Jaguars could consider as head coach to replace Urban MeyerFor the second time in 11 months, the Jaguars in the business of hiring a head coach. Here are 11 names they could consider to replace the fired Urban Meyer.
Jaguars fire Urban Meyer after 13 games, countless missteps
Read full article: Jaguars fire Urban Meyer after 13 games, countless misstepsUrban Meyer’s tumultuous NFL tenure ended after just 13 games — and two victories — when the Jacksonville Jaguars fired him early Thursday because of an accumulation of missteps.
Can Jaguars put drama aside and beat struggling Texans?
Read full article: Can Jaguars put drama aside and beat struggling Texans?After national reports about dysfunction amongst the coaching staff and at least one unhappy player, and a visit from the team owner, is this the week that the Jaguars win a game after five straight losses?
Ex-Jaguars player Josh Lambo says Urban Meyer kicked him during warmups
Read full article: Ex-Jaguars player Josh Lambo says Urban Meyer kicked him during warmupsFormer Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo said that coach Urban Meyer referred to him by vulgar names and kicked him during a warmup, another damning report against the first-year Jaguars coach.
‘I see frustration’: Urban Meyer says Jaguars disappointed wins haven’t happened
Read full article: ‘I see frustration’: Urban Meyer says Jaguars disappointed wins haven’t happenedUrban Meyer can’t escape the reports that he’s in far over his head and making life miserable for those within the Jaguars organization.
Calls to fire Urban Meyer grow after embarrassing loss, media reports of team turmoil
Read full article: Calls to fire Urban Meyer grow after embarrassing loss, media reports of team turmoilA quick scan of national headlines show drama is filling the Jaguars organization. Depending on how you talk to, some fans think Urban Meyer is the center and source of it all.
Four takeaways: Another embarrassing day for spiraling Jaguars
Read full article: Four takeaways: Another embarrassing day for spiraling JaguarsThe Jaguars lost for the ninth straight year in Nashville, falling to the Titans 20-0 to fall to 2-11 on the season. It’s the second five-game losing streak of the year for Jacksonville. Here are my four biggest takeaways from the game:
Report: Frustration continues to mount within Jaguars over Urban Meyer
Read full article: Report: Frustration continues to mount within Jaguars over Urban MeyerTension remains swirling within the Jaguars, as players and coaches struggle to please coach Urban Meyer, according to a blistering report from NFL.com.