The Jacksonville Jaguars (1-10) dropped their tenth consecutive game of 2020 courtesy of the Cleveland Browns, who defeated them by a score of 27-25. That proved to be all owner Shad Khan needed to see for the year as they decided to fire general manager Dave Caldwell Sunday.
Jaguars have fired GM Dave Caldwell, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 29, 2020
Caldwell had been with the Jags since 2013 and was the first general manager hired by Khan. Throughout his time with the Jags the team was only able to go to the postseason once (2017) and garnered an 37-85 regular season record and a 2-1 postseason record.
Caldwell’s tenure is one that many will remember because of the lack of hits in the first-round. There were also a lot of talented players that departed from the team on his watch, though Tom Coughlin took over briefly as the lead man from 2017 to most of 2019.
After the news was revealed, Khan released the following statement on Caldwell’s departure:
I’ve met with Dave Caldwell to express my appreciation for his service to the Jacksonville Jaguars as our general manager. Dave was exceptionally committed and determined to bring a winner to Jacksonville, but unfortunately his efforts were not rewarded with the results our fans deserve and our organization expects. Our football operation needs new leadership, and we will have it with a new general manager in 2021.
There hasn’t been any word on coach Doug Marrone’s future, but it’s hard to envision him staying around in 2021 as the Jags’ new general manager will want a say in the coach he’s tied to.