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Ethan Waugh to Become Permanent Jaguars GM by End of 2025?
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Jaguars Fire GM Trent Baalke Amid .314 Win Rate, Shad Khan Commits to New Head Coach Search
Jan 22, 2025, 08:03 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars have parted ways with General Manager Trent Baalke, effective immediately, following several discussions with team owner Shad Khan. Baalke's tenure with the Jaguars, which began in 2020, ended with a .314 winning percentage over four seasons. The decision to separate comes after the team's failure to secure top coaching candidates, including Liam Coen and Ben Johnson, who were reportedly deterred by Baalke's presence. Khan expressed his commitment to building a winning team in Jacksonville and is now focused on hiring a new head coach to lead the franchise forward. Ethan Waugh will serve as interim general manager as the team continues its search. The Jaguars have already interviewed several candidates, including Robert Saleh and Patrick Graham, and are considering expanding their search following Baalke's departure. This move comes after the firing of head coach Doug Pederson earlier this year and amidst the backdrop of Baalke's draft selections, including quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and a disappointing 4-13 record in the 2024 season.
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