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URBAN MEYER


No interviews, please: Jaguars are treating coach Doug Pederson's son like Tim Tebow

The Jacksonville Jaguars are treating tight end Josh Pederson like they did Tim Tebow.

Florida enters year 2 under Billy Napier amid lowest expectations in nearly a decade

Florida coach Billy Napier opened fall practice talking to his team about expectations — internal ones, anyway.

Brian Daboll beats out Doug Pederson for NFL Coach of the Year honor

Doug Pederson will have to settle for an AFC South title and a bright future in Jacksonville.

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

The difference from one year to the next is remarkable for the Jaguars, and no one exemplifies that more than general manager Trent Baalke.

Jaguars packing up locker room, looking ahead to draft after surprising season comes to close

The next season kicks off on Sept. 7. That’s just 226 days away.

Key decisions facing the Jaguars this offseason

After a dream season came to an end with a loss in Kansas City, the Jaguars leadership will now look to an offseason unlike any they have experienced in recent history.

Sound off: Fans clowned Jaguars GM Trent Baalke last season. Have you changed your mind?

Last season, Jacksonville Jaguars fans were in a much different place than right now.

Clowns to crowns: Fan who started petition to fire Jaguars GM Baalke rethinks position after success

One 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

One 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.

Jaguars' Lawrence sits out practice with sprained big toe

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence won’t practice Wednesday because of a sprained big toe on his left foot.

Josh Lambo files amended complaint against Jaguars after judge dismisses original suit

Former 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.”

Ohio State, Michigan get chance to add more lore to rivalry

The highly anticipated matchup between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan with much at stake is almost here.

Judge dismisses Josh Lambo’s lawsuit against Jaguars

A 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.

Former NFL players finding success as current NFL coaches

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel played 14 seasons as an NFL linebacker.

No. 7 Utah opens much-anticipated season in sweltering Swamp

No. 7 Utah visits Florida Field on Saturday for what arguably will be the Gators' biggest non-conference game in nearly a decade.

Urban Meyer back on Fox's "Big Noon Saturday" post-NFL

Urban Meyer is returning to Fox’s “Big Noon Saturday” college football pregame show after his NFL coaching career lasted less than one full season.

Heralded 2021 QB class looks for more success in year 2

The performance didn’t come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.

Heralded 2021 QB class looks for more success in year 2

The performance didn’t come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.

Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11

Josh 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.

Share your thoughts: How do you feel about the upcoming Jaguars season?

We want to hear from you.

Training camp opens Monday for Jacksonville as new era begins

The 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

Attorneys 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.”

Next stop, training camp: Jaguars wrap up minicamp, return next month

The team ended mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, wrapping up the bulk of the offseason program under first-year coach Doug Pederson.

More movement ahead for new luxury hotel near stadium

Khan 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

The Jaguars have a rights agreement to name their new sports performance center with local company Miller Electric.

Jags’ Pederson nixes minicamp, says vets ‘earned’ early exit

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson has canceled next week’s three-day, mandatory minicamp — at least for most of the team.

Tim Tebow among first-timers on College Football HOF ballot

Tim Tebow is among the former players making a first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot this year.

Time to heal: Jaguars still recovering from Urban Meyer era

The Jacksonville Jaguars are still “healing” from one of the most tumultuous coaching tenures in NFL history.

Doug Pederson: ‘Healing’ from toxic Urban Meyer era key for Jaguars moving forward

Doug Pederson is rebuilding more than just the roster on the Jaguars.

Kicker’s lawsuit could shed light on Meyer’s time with Jags

Placekicker Josh Lambo’s lawsuit against the Jacksonville Jaguars could uncover more details about former coach Urban Meyer’s tumultuous NFL tenure.

What do you think of Josh Lambo’s lawsuit against the Jaguars?

Former Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo is suing the Jacksonville Jaguars and seeking his full salary for last season, plus damages for emotional distress.

Ex-kicker sues Jags, cites Urban Meyer for hostile workplace

Former NFL placekicker Josh Lambo has filed a lawsuit against the Jacksonville Jaguars, saying former coach Urban Meyer created a hostile work environment.

Josh Lambo sues Jaguars over hostile work environment created by Urban Meyer: report

Former 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

Shad 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

One 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

Former 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

If 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

A 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

Reporters 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

Video 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

According 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.

Frank Reich among groups going to LA to combat trafficking

Frank Reich is heading to Los Angeles this week for an important mission.

Jaguars tweaking power structure after hiring Doug Pederson

Doug Pederson won’t have the power Urban Meyer had with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jaguars introduce Doug Pederson, plan to add to front office

The 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.

AP source: Jaguars hiring Doug Pederson as next head coach

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hiring Doug Pederson as their head coach.

AP source: Jaguars interview ex-Vikings GM Spielman for role

Jacksonville’s meandering coaching search has a new twist.

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

Let'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

A 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'

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.

Brady, Rodgers, Mahomes make unusual season feel normal

Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes made the NFL’s first 17-game regular season feel a little more normal despite it being played through a pandemic again.

Clown party? Frustrated Jags fans plan to show up in costume to elicit GM change

If 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

Rookie 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.

Is it over yet? Jaguars humiliated in blowout loss to Patriots

The longest regular season in Jaguars’ history is mercifully drawing to a close, but not without another slice of embarrassment.

Tristyn, an insurrection and convictions: The most memorable local stories of 2021

Every year in December, News4JAX takes a look back at some of the most memorable stories of the past 12 months.

Jaguars plan to retain GM Trent Baalke after woeful season, report

The 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.

Jaguars set to start interview process for next head coach

The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting an earlier-than-usual start on their coaching search.

TB Times writer: Meyer’s lawyer tried to keep Lambo story quiet

The 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 rule allows Jaguars to interview head coach candidates starting next week

On the coaching front, there was an interesting aspect of the timing of Meyer’s firing.

New coach, same Jags: Texans claim 30-16 victory at first game without Urban Meyer

Tremon 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

After 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

Urban 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.

Spokesman: Jaguars owner waited after deciding to fire Meyer

The Jacksonville Jaguars are trying to set the record straight about owner Shad Khan’s firing of embattled coach Urban Meyer.

AP source: Jags fired Meyer for cause, don’t intend to pay

A 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

A 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.

Spokesman: Jaguars owner waited after deciding to fire Meyer

The Jacksonville Jaguars are trying to set the record straight about owner Shad Khan’s firing of embattled coach Urban Meyer.

All eyes on Shad Khan as decisions on head coach, general manager loom

Is 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?

Focus shifts to development of Trevor Lawrence after Urban Meyer’s exit

This season hasn’t been the NFL career kickoff that Jaguars fans — or quarterback Trevor Lawrence himself — were hoping for.

Reaction from Urban Meyer firing: Surprise, laughs, karma from around social media

When 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.

Jaguars fans eager for fresh start

Jaguar fans are eager for a fresh start after Urban Meyer was fired.

After firing, questions about Urban Meyer’s multi-million dollar contract remain

The 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.

How do the Jaguars bring the embarrassment & the losing to a halt?

The firing of Urban Meyer is just the latest of several black eyes the Jacksonville Jaguars have had to heal from over the history of the franchise.

Commentary: We should have seen the Urban Meyer train wreck coming

The worst NFL coaching hire ever. Urban Meyer is in that conversation now.

Following firing of Urban Meyer, Jacksonville city leaders look to future

City leaders are looking to the future after Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer was fired before the end of his first season with the team.

Jaguars fans not surprised by Urban Meyer’s departure

Jaguars fans are sounding off about Urban Meyer’s departure, and for some, the news does not come as a surprise.

Darrell Bevell introduced as Jaguars interim head coach. Get to know him

Bevell, 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

While 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.

News4JAX Insiders weigh in after Urban Meyer fired

Reactions continue to pour in this morning as Jaguars fans learn that Urban Meyer is out.

Who’s next? 11 names the Jaguars could consider as head coach to replace Urban Meyer

For 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.

Urban Fired: Jaguars ditch coach after less than a season

The disastrous tenure of Urban Meyer has come to an end in Jacksonville.

Timeline of Urban Meyer’s short tenure in Jacksonville

A look at the Urban Meyer timeline during his short time with the Jaguars.

Jaguars fire Urban Meyer after 13 games, countless missteps

Urban 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?

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

Former 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.

Lawrence on Jaguars drama: You can't always be in headlines

Trevor Lawrence has never experienced this much drama in a football season.

More from Shad Khan: 3 thoughts from the Jaguars’ owner to consider

A deeper dive into Shad Khan’s comments with reporters on Monday may show a different perspective from what first appeared.

Khan won't act 'helter-skelter' when deciding Meyer's fate

Don’t expect Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan to be impulsive when deciding coach Urban Meyer’s fate.

‘I see frustration’: Urban Meyer says Jaguars disappointed wins haven’t happened

Urban 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

A 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

The 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:

As bad as it gets: Jaguars shut out for the 1st time since 2009

In a season full of lows, the Jaguars found a way to keep scraping the bottom of the barrel.

Report: Frustration continues to mount within Jaguars over Urban Meyer

Tension remains swirling within the Jaguars, as players and coaches struggle to please coach Urban Meyer, according to a blistering report from NFL.com.

Four factors: What the Jaguars need to do to end skid and beat the Titans

Wins have been hard to come by for the Jaguars this season. They have been even harder to come by on the road in Nashville, where the Jaguars haven’t won a game since 2013.

No Derrick Henry, but Jaguars have to slow Titans running game

Urban Meyer doesn’t have to see Derrick Henry again this season. That’s the good news.

Urban Meyer says goal is to win games now, then ‘reevaluate everything’

Urban Meyer said that he’s focused on the next five games and not regrets from his first season as an NFL head coach. The time to reevaluate everything comes after the season — a season that has stretched the franchise’s agony out for another year.

James Robinson’s declining usage remains big question for Jaguars

Jacksonville’s best offensive weapon fumbled on the second play of the game and was barely heard from again.

Christmas wish list: 12 things the Jaguars need to turn a bah humbug season around

We decided to turn to the News4JAX sports department — Cole Pepper, Frank Frangie, Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney — with a “12 Days of Christmas” theme on the 12 things the Jaguars need to turn this team around.

LA Rams snap 3-game skid, roll over Jacksonville 37-7

The Los Angeles Rams snapped their three-game losing streak with a 37-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

GameDay Live: Jaguars (2-9) at Rams (7-4)

The Jaguars look to avoid their 10th loss of the season today when they visit the Los Angeles Rams. Follow tweet-by-tweet reaction from the News4JAX sports team.

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