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Former Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson Reportedly Being Hired By Jacksonville Jaguars

The 54-year-old will replace Urban Meyer as Jacksonville's head coach.

February 3, 2022

Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is reportedly back in the NFL. The Jacksonville Jaguars will hire Pederson as their next coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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Pederson was fired by the Eagles in January 2021 after five seasons, but the only coach to lead the Birds to a Super Bowl title didn’t have to wait long to get another NFL head coaching job — just one season.

The 54-year-old will replace Urban Meyer as Jacksonville’s head coach. The Jaguars fired Meyer in December after one miserable season filled with several controversies.

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