Another NFL coaching domino falls as Doug Pederson dumped by Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville's Doug Pederson is the latest NFL coach who is out of a job, while other franchises stick solid heading into next season.
It's the day after the NFL's regular season, which usually means a tough day for coaches as underachieving teams move quickly to make changes.
Jerod Mayo was fired on Monday (AEDT) after the New England Patriots win over the Buffalo Bills, ending his tenure after just one season and a 4-13 record.
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Jerod Mayo was sacked after one season at the Patriots. Getty
The move means the Patriots will embark on another rebuild as the team tries to build an identity following the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady era.
A day later, Pederson was announced as a casualty of Jacksonville’s four-win campaign.
The 56-year-old Pederson went 23-30 with Jacksonville, a far cry from the Super Bowl-winning coach owner Shad Khan thought he hired in February 2021.
Pederson led the Eagles to their first NFL championship in 2018.
Doug Pederson's stint at the Jaguars has come to an end. Getty
Not every team that had a rough year has decided to change directions however.
New York Giants announced on Tuesday (AEDT) that they will be keeping coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen despite a 3-14 record this season.
Indianapolis Colts are also staying with their current regime after owner Jim Irsay said coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard will return.
Mike McDaniel will also remain as head coach with the Miami Dolphins, despite missing the playoffs with an 8-9 record.
