Shad Khan fires Doug Pederson but retains Trent Baalke

In a statement released this morning, Jaguars owner Shad Khan stated that he made the decision to part ways with Doug Pederson. He also said that Trent Baalke will continue to serve as the team’s General Manager.

“I had the difficult task this morning of informing Doug Pederson of my intention to hire a new head coach to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars. Doug is an accomplished football man who will undoubtedly enjoy another chapter in his impressive NFL career, and I will be rooting for Doug and his wife Jeannie when that occasion arrives. As much as Doug and I both wish his experience here in Jacksonville would have ended better, I have an obligation first and foremost to serve the best interests of our team and especially our fans, who faithfully support our team and are overdue to be rewarded. In that spirit, the time to summon new leadership is now.

I strongly believe it is possible next season to restore the winning environment we had here not long ago. 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 extraordinary opportunity we will offer in Jacksonville,” said Khan.

Pederson's time in Jacksonville concludes following three seasons, during which he achieved a record of 22 wins and 29 losses. After an 8-3 start last season, the teams has endured 18 defeats in their last 23 games.