Jaguars part ways with defensive coordinator Joe Cullen

While much of Urban Meyer‘s staff remains under contract in Jacksonville, the Jaguars are still moving on from one of their core coaches. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Jaguars have parted ways with defensive coordinator Joe Cullen.

Cullen was hired one year ago by Jacksonville to take over as DC on Meyer‘s staff. The 54-year-old left his post as the defensive line coach in Baltimore to take the gig, but he already had experience with the Jags in that same position. He has also worked with the Buccaneers, Browns and Lions at the NFL level.

This divorce always seemed inevitable. Since the season has ended, Cullen has been connected to defensive coordinator gigs with the Ravens and Colts.

The Jaguars are still hunting for a new head coach, and there’s a good chance that hire will want to bring on their own staff. While the Jaguars parted ways with Cullen on Wednesday, he’ll probably be the first of many current coaches to be let go by the organization.