ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has reported that multiple teams have “inquired” about former Jaguars’ head coach Doug Pederson for their offensive coordinator openings during the current hiring cycle.
Multiple teams have inquired about Doug Pederson for an offensive coordinator role this cycle, per sources.
It’s uncertain at this stage whether the former Jaguars and Eagles coach is interested in that. But teams have looked into it. pic.twitter.com/iQn4utagjU
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 31, 2025
Fowler added that as of now, it is unclear if Pederson has any interest in that role, but teams have looked into it.
The Jaguars moved on from Pederson following the 2024 regular season, after Jacksonville mustered just four wins.
In his three seasons with the Jaguars, Pederson had a combined record of 22-29, which included two 9-8 seasons in 2022 and 2023 and a playoff berth.
However, with Pederson at the helm and Press Taylor as the offensive coordinator, the Jaguars offense would take a step backwards in each of the last two years.
In 2022, the Jaguars averaged 23.9 points per game, which ranked ninth. But in 2023 they ranked 15th and then 26th this past year. In yards per play, Jacksonville ranked ninth in that category in 2022. But they would to 17th in 2023 and 18th in 2024.
The Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are among the teams who have an offensive coordinator opening.
