Editing Jacksonville Jaguars (section)

==History==
{{Main|History of the Jacksonville Jaguars}}

===Creation===
In 1989, the prospective ownership group Touchdown Jacksonville! was organized with the intention of bringing an NFL franchise to [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]].<ref name="b876">{{cite web | title=Jaguars: The road to the franchise's birth | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2018-11-28 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/2018/11/28/jaguars-the-road-to-the/67970566007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> In 1991, the NFL announced plans to add two expansion teams.<ref name="h258">{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Timothy W. |date=1991-05-23 |title=FOOTBALL; N.F.L. to Add 2 Teams, Realign for '94 Season |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1991/05/23/sports/football-nfl-to-add-2-teams-realign-for-94-season.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=The New York Times}}</ref> In 1994, Touchdown Jacksonville! announced a bid for a team, and Jacksonville was ultimately chosen as one of five finalists, along with [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], [[St. Louis]], [[Baltimore]], and [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]].<ref name="q573">{{cite web | last=Crow | first=Alfie | title=It's Jacksonville or nothing | website=Big Cat Country | date=2013-12-04 | url=https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/12/4/5148620/jacksonville-jaguars-history-wayne-weaver | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> Charlotte was awarded the first franchise, which would become the [[Carolina Panthers]], in October 1993.<ref name="l684">{{cite web | last=Sims | first=Caslee | title=Oct. 26, 1993: Carolina Panthers become the NFL's 29th franchise | website=CBS17.com | date=2020-10-26 | url=https://www.cbs17.com/sports/carolina-panthers/oct-26-1993-carolina-panthers-become-the-nfls-29th-franchise/ | access-date=2024-08-10 | archive-date=July 31, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240731200126/https://www.cbs17.com/sports/carolina-panthers/oct-26-1993-carolina-panthers-become-the-nfls-29th-franchise/ | url-status=dead }}</ref> The decision for selecting the second expansion city was delayed a month. At the time, St. Louis was considered the favorite for the second franchise.<ref name="k480">{{cite web | last=Plaschke | first=Bill | title=St. Louis, Charlotte Favored: Pro football: Meeting in Chicago this week, NFL owners will add two teams for 1995 season. | website=Los Angeles Times | date=1993-10-26 | url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-10-26-sp-49834-story.html | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> However, the NFL owners voted 26–2 in favor of awarding the 30th franchise to Jacksonville.<ref name="z243">{{cite web | last=Litsky | first=Frank | title=PRO FOOTBALL; N.F.L. Expansion Surprise: Jacksonville Jaguars | website=The New York Times | date=1993-12-01 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/12/01/sports/pro-football-nfl-expansion-surprise-jacksonville-jaguars.html | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> For their [[1995 Jacksonville Jaguars season|opening season in 1995]], the Jaguars took part in the [[1995 NFL expansion draft]] to help bolster their roster. The Jaguars, along with the Panthers, alternated picks from lists of unprotected players from existing franchises.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Timothy W. |date=1995-02-16 |title=FOOTBALL; Expansion Teams Pick Big Names, No Names |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/02/16/sports/football-expansion-teams-pick-big-names-no-names.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="t266">{{cite web | title= Familiar Names on Expansion Draft List | website=SFGATE|agency=Associated Press | date=1995-01-18 | url=https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/NFL-NOTES-Familiar-Names-on-Expansion-Draft-List-3048136.php | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref>

===Tom Coughlin (1995–2002)===
[[Tom Coughlin]] was hired to be the first head coach of the franchise on February 21, 1994.<ref name="m481">{{cite web | title=Tom Coughlin timeline: From the franchise's first coach to his second firing | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2019-12-19 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/12/19/tom-coughlin-timeline-from-franchises-first-coach-to-his-second-firing/2046014007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The Jaguars took part in their first NFL draft in 1995. Their first pick in franchise history was the second overall pick in the first round, which was used on eventual [[Pro Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] offensive tackle [[Tony Boselli]] out of [[USC Trojans football|USC]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1995 Jacksonville Jaguars Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/1995_draft.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="q141">{{cite web | last=Reid | first=John | title=Tony Boselli into Pro Football Hall of Fame, was Jaguars' first draft pick | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2022-02-11 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/02/10/tony-boselli-hall-of-fame-jacksonville-jaguars/6734360001/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref>

On September 3, 1995, the Jaguars played in their first regular season game, a 10–3 loss to the [[1995 Houston Oilers season|Houston Oilers]].<ref name="f242">{{cite web | last=Connor | first=Caitlin | title=This week in Jaguars history: Jaguars play first regular season game and more | website=Big Cat Country | date=2023-09-06 | url=https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2023/9/6/23855648/bcc-this-week-in-jaguars-history-jaguars-play-first-regular-season-game-and-more | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> In Week 2, against the [[1995 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]], [[Randy Jordan]] caught the first touchdown in franchise history, a 71-yard reception from quarterback [[Steve Beuerlein]].<ref name="e422">{{cite web | title=100 in 100: Warren County's Randy Jordan, sprinter, running back and coach | website=The North State Journal | date=2020-07-24 | url=https://nsjonline.com/article/2020/07/100in100_warren/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The Jaguars would lose their first four games before breaking through against the Oilers in Week 5 in a 17–16 victory.<ref name="q104">{{cite web | last=Oehser | first=John | title=Twenty-five seasons, twenty-five games: Jaguars 17, Oilers 16 | website=Jaguars.com | date=2019-06-18 | url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/twenty-five-seasons-twenty-five-games-jaguars-17-oilers-16 | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> Over the course of the season, they would suffer through a seven-game losing streak before closing the season out with a 24–21 win over the [[1995 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]]. The Jaguars went 4–12 in their first season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars 1995 Games and Schedule |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/1995/gamelog/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The team saw [[Mark Brunell]] and [[Steve Beuerlein]] both start games at quarterback.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1995 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/1995.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

Prior to their second season, the Jaguars drafted [[Kevin Hardy (linebacker)|Kevin Hardy]] with the second overall pick in the first round of the [[1996 NFL draft]]. The team also got [[Tony Brackens]] and [[Aaron Beasley]] in the draft.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1996 Jacksonville Jaguars Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/1996_draft.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> With Brunell leading at quarterback, the team improved in 1996. With the team sitting at 4–7, the Jaguars reeled off five straight wins to finish with a 9–7 mark, finish second in the [[AFC Central]], and made the postseason for the first time. The team had two wide receivers go over 1,000 yards in [[Keenan McCardell]] and [[Jimmy Smith (wide receiver)|Jimmy Smith]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1996 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/1996.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Jaguars won their first postseason game in franchise history with a 30–27 victory over the [[1996 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]] in the Wild Card Round.<ref name="g201">{{cite web | last=Heilman | first=Phillip | title=When Jaguars and Bills met in the 1996 playoffs, it changed the course of both franchises | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2018-01-04 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/01/04/when-jaguars-and-bills-met-1996-playoffs-it-changed-course-both-franchises/15783711007/#:~:text=On%20a%20blustery%2C%20mostly%20cloudy,among%20the%20NFL's%20elite%20teams. | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> Following a 30–27 win over the [[1996 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] in the Divisional Round, the Jaguars saw their run end in the AFC Championship with a 20–6 loss to the [[1996 New England Patriots|New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos - January 4th, 1997 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199701040den.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship - Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots - January 12th, 1997 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199701120nwe.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

The [[1997 Jacksonville Jaguars season|1997 season]] saw the team go 11–5 and finish second in the AFC Central. McCardell and Smith once again both recorded over 1,000 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1997 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/1997.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Jaguars qualified for the postseason, which was short-lived with a 42–17 loss to the [[1997 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] in the Wild Card Round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos - December 27th, 1997 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199712270den.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The [[1998 Jacksonville Jaguars season|1998 season]] saw the team win their first divisional title by going 11–5. The team had their first ever player rush for over 1,000 yards, [[Fred Taylor (American football)|Fred Taylor]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1998 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/1998.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The team defeated the [[1998 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] 25–10 in the Wild Card Round before falling to the [[1998 New York Jets season|New York Jets]], 34–24 in the Divisional Round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars - January 3rd, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199901030jax.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets - January 10th, 1999 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199901100nyj.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Jaguars reached new heights in the 1999 season with a franchise-best division-winning 14–2 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1999 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/1999.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The team defeated the [[1999 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]], 62–7 in the Divisional Round, which would be [[Dan Marino]]'s final game.<ref name="c301">{{cite web | last=Battista | first=Judy | title=Jaguars Roll Over Miami; Is It Sad End for Marino? | website=The New York Times Web Archive | date=2000-01-16 | url=https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/football/011600fbn-jaguars.html | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The Jaguars saw their season end in the AFC Championship with a 33–14 loss to the [[1999 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]], who were responsible for all three of their losses that year.<ref name="e393">{{cite web | last=Groel | first=Connor | title=In the Shadows of Titans: The 1999 Jacksonville Jaguars | website=Medium | date=2022-03-22 | url=https://medium.com/top-level-sports/in-the-shadows-of-titans-the-1999-jacksonville-jaguars-f46e6be2f2a8 | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> Despite Taylor, McCardell, and Smith all putting together successful statistical seasons in 2000, the Jaguars took a step back and missed the postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2000 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2000.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The team slipped further in 2001 with a 6–10 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2001.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the 2002, the team went 6–10 once again and Coughlin was fired following the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2002 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2002.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="h584">{{cite web | agency=Associated Press | title=Jaguars fire Coughlin after 3rd losing year | website=Deseret News | date=2024-01-16 | url=https://www.deseret.com/2002/12/30/19696495/jaguars-fire-coughlin-after-3rd-losing-year/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref>

===Jack Del Rio (2003–2011)===
The Jaguars hired [[Jack Del Rio]] to be the team's second head coach following the 2002 season.<ref name="r419">{{cite web | last=Pells | first=Eddie | title=Jaguars hire Del Rio as coach | website=Gainesville Sun | date=2003-01-16 | url=https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2003/01/16/jaguars-hire-del-rio-as-coach/31624674007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The Jaguars drafted quarterback [[Byron Leftwich]] with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the [[2003 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 Jacksonville Jaguars Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2003_draft.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Leftwich would eventually replace Brunell as starting quarterback. The Jaguars went 5–11 in the 2003 season. One bright spot on the season was Taylor rushing for over 1,500 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2003.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The team improved to a 9–7 mark in 2004 but missed the postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2004.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the 2005 season, Del Rio led the team back into the postseason with a 12–4 finish and 2nd-place finish in the AFC South.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2005.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The return to the postseason was short-lived with a 28–3 loss to the New England Patriots in the Wild Card Round.<ref name="a472">{{cite web | title=Jaguars vs. Patriots: A brief history of playoffs matchups | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2018-01-17 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/picture-gallery/news/2018/01/17/jaguars-vs-patriots-a-brief/820099007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The 2006 season saw the arrival of quarterback [[David Garrard]]. The Jaguars went 8–8 and missed the postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2006.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The 2007 season was an improvement to a 11–5 record and return to the postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2007.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The team defeated the [[2007 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]] 31–29 in the Wild Card Round before falling to the [[2007 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] 31–20 in the Divisional Round.<ref name="k633">{{cite web | last=Varley | first=Teresa | title=Steelers fall to Jaguars, 31-29, in AFC Wild Card game | website=Steelers.com | date=2008-01-05 | url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-fall-to-jaguars-31-29-in-afc-wild-card-game-956950 | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots - January 12th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200801120nwe.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The following year saw the team take a major step back with a 5–11 mark and last place finish in the division.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2008.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In 2009, the team improved with a 7–9 mark but once again finished last in the division.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2009.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In 2010, the team finished second in the division with an 8–8 mark but missed the postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2010.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The team used their first round draft pick (#10 overall) on [[Missouri Tigers football|Missouri]] quarterback [[Blaine Gabbert]] prior to the 2011 season.<ref name="e925">{{cite web | agency=Associated Press | title=Jaguars sign No. 10 pick quarterback Gabbert | website=ESPN.com | date=2011-07-28 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/6813872/jacksonville-jaguars-sign-no-10-overall-pick-blaine-gabbert | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> Following a 3–8 start, Del Rio was fired and [[Mel Tucker]] finished the year with a 2–3 mark as interim.<ref name="h785">{{cite web | last=Stellino | first=Vito | title=Jack Del Rio gets axed in ninth season | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2011-11-30 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2011/11/30/jack-del-rio-gets-axed-ninth-season/15882603007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref><ref name="d826">{{cite web | last=Stellino | first=Vito | title=Jaguars Notebook: Mel Tucker remains positive | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2011-12-09 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2011/12/09/jaguars-notebook-mel-tucker-remains-positive/15881798007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2011.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Mike Mularkey (2012)===
Mike Mularkey was hired to be the Jaguars' third head coach prior to the 2012 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-01-11 |title=Jaguars hire Falcons' Mularkey as next coach |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7448807/jacksonville-jaguars-hire-mike-mularkey-coach |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> The team went 2–14, which marked the worst season in franchise history at the time.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2012.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Mularkey was fired following the season.<ref name="a462">{{cite magazine | title=Mularkey fired by Jaguars | magazine=Sports Illustrated | date=2013-01-10 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2013/01/10/mike-mularkey-fired-jaguars#:~:text=Despite%20boasting%20an%20offensive%20pedigree,in%20points%20scored%20in%202012.&text=JACKSONVILLE%2C%20Fla.,the%20worst%20in%20franchise%20history. | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref>

===Gus Bradley (2013–2016)===
Prior to the 2013 season, Gus Bradley was hired to be the team's fourth head coach.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schefter |first=Adam |date=2013-01-17 |title=Seahawks' Bradley to coach Jaguars |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8852625/gus-bradley-coach-jacksonville-jaguars |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> Chad Henne was the starting quarterback for the majority of the 2013 season, which saw the team go 4–12.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2013.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Prior to the 2014 season, the Jaguars drafted Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles with the third overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft.<ref name="i933">{{cite web | last=DiRocco | first=Michael | title=Tall order: Jags draft 6-5 QB Bortles at No. 3 | website=ESPN.com | date=2014-05-09 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10903344/2014-nfl-draft-blake-bortles-drafted-jacksonville-jaguars-no-3-overall-pick | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The change at quarterback did not see instant improvement as the team finished 3–13.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2014.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The 2015 season saw the team finish 5–11. One bright spot was quarterback Blake Bortles passing for the most yards and touchdowns in franchise history with 4,428 and 35.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2015.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars Single-Season Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/single-season-passing.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Following a 2–12 start to the 2016 season, Gus Bradley was fired.<ref name="p765">{{cite web | last=O'Halloran | first=Ryan | title=Jaguars fire coach Gus Bradley after loss to Houston | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2016-12-18 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/12/18/jaguars-fire-coach-gus-bradley-after-loss-houston/15736269007/#:~:text=Although%20two%20weeks%20earlier%20than,the%20franchise's%20most%20disappointing%20season. | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> Interim coach Doug Marrone split the final two games of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2016.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Doug Marrone (2017–2020)===
Marrone was named the full-time head coach prior to the 2017 season.<ref name="c552">{{cite web | title=Source: Jags name Marrone head coach | website=Salina Journal | date=2017-01-10 | url=https://www.salina.com/story/news/2017/01/10/source-jags-name-marrone-head/21200584007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The 2017 season saw the Jaguars win the AFC South with a 10–6 mark being led by a strong defensive unit.<ref name="l300">{{cite web | last=Shipley | first=John | title=PFF WAR Rates Jaguars' 2017 Defense as One of Best of the Decade | website=Sports Illustrated Jacksonville Jaguars News, Analysis and More | date=2020-06-28 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/news/pff-war-rates-jaguars-2017-defense-as-one-of-best-of-the-decade | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2017.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The season marked the first division title for the team since 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Day |first=Ryan |date=2017-12-24 |title=Jacksonville Jaguars win the 2017 AFC South division title |url=https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2017/12/24/16816800/jacksonville-jaguars-win-the-2017-afc-south-division-title |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=Big Cat Country |language=en}}</ref> The team made the playoffs for the first time since the 2007 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars Playoff History |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/playoffs.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the Wild Card Round, the Jaguars defeated the Bills 10–3.<ref name="e295">{{cite web | last=Maiorana | first=Sal | title=Buffalo Bills lose AFC wild-card playoff game to Jacksonville Jaguars | website=Democrat and Chronicle | date=2018-01-07 | url=https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/2018/01/07/buffalo-bills-lose-afc-wild-card-game-jaguars/1011111001/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> In the Divisional Round, they defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 45–42.<ref name="h977">{{cite web | last=Graves | first=Will | title=Jaguars stun Steelers 45-42 to earn trip to AFC title game | website=AP News | date=2018-01-14 | url=https://apnews.com/jaguars-stun-steelers-45-42-to-earn-trip-to-afc-title-game-b4366b6164364dac950fefb962bfaee1 | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> In their first AFC Championship since the 1999 season, they lost to the New England Patriots 24–20.<ref name="a810">{{cite magazine | last=Hare | first=Jacob | title=Leonard Fournette On 2017 AFC Championship Loss To Patriots: 'He Was Not Down!' | magazine=Sports Illustrated | date=2023-06-19 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-leonard-fournette-jacksonville-jaguars-afc-championship-game-2017-controversy#:~:text=The%20memory%20of%20the%20fiercely,20%20victory%20over%20the%20Jaguars. | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The game featured a controversial defensive play where Myles Jack recovered a Patriots fumble and had a path for a touchdown but the play was blown dead.<ref name="q587">{{cite magazine | last=Axson | first=Scooby | title=Did Jaguars get robbed on fumble return for a TD? | magazine=Sports Illustrated | date=2018-01-22 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/01/22/jaguars-myles-jack-fumble-return-afc-championship | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref>

The Jaguars were not able to capitalize on the success of the 2017 season in the following year. The 2018 team went 5–11 and featured Bortles getting benched later in the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2018.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="h602">{{cite web | last=Reid | first=John | title=Bortles benched as Kessler gets starting nod | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2018-11-26 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/11/26/blake-bortles-gets-benched-cody-kessler-will-start-against-colts/8276610007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The Jaguars signed Super Bowl LII MVP quarterback Nick Foles prior to the 2019 season.<ref name="p863">{{cite web | last=Bergman | first=Jeremy | title=Nick Foles signs four-year deal with Jacksonville Jaguars | website=NFL.com | date=2019-03-11 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nick-foles-signs-four-year-deal-with-jacksonville-jaguars-0ap3000001021978 | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> However, Foles was lost for most of the season from a broken collarbone suffered in Week 1 against the Chiefs.<ref name="h741">{{cite web | last=Reid | first=John | title=Jaguars QB Nick Foles suffers broken collarbone; surgery set for Monday | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2019-09-08 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/09/08/jaguars-qb-nick-foles-suffers-broken-collarbone-surgery-set-for-monday/3459357007/#:~:text=Jaguars%20QB%20Nick%20Foles%20suffers%20broken%20collarbone%3B%20surgery%20set%20for%20Monday,-John%20Reid&text=Quarterback%20Nick%20Foles'%20debut%20game,Chiefs%20at%20TIAA%20Bank%20Field. | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The team turned to 2019 sixth-round draft pick Gardner Minshew, who filled in for most of the 6–10 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2020.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="i111">{{cite web | last=Smits | first=Garry | title=Gardner Minshew's two years with the Jaguars was filled with magic moments | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2023-10-12 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/10/12/gardner-minshews-two-years-with-the-jaguars-was-filled-with-magic-moments/71114917007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The 2020 season was the worst season in the history of the franchise with a 1–15 mark.<ref name="y666">{{cite web | last=Barney | first=Justin | title=Jaguars end worst season ever with 15th straight loss | website=WJXT | date=2021-01-04 | url=https://www.news4jax.com/sports/2021/01/04/jaguars-end-worst-season-ever-with-15th-straight-loss/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> Minshew suffered multiple injuries to his throwing hand during the season, which forced Mike Glennon and Jake Luton to start at quarterback.<ref name="m873">{{cite web | last=Reid | first=John | title=Gardner Minshew has multiple factures, strained ligament in right thumb | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2020-10-29 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/10/29/gardner-minshew-has-multiple-factures-strained-ligament-right-thumb/6071086002/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2020.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Following the end of the 2020 season, Marrone was fired.<ref name="w101">{{cite web | title=Doug Marrone: Jacksonville Jaguars head coach fired after 4 seasons | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2021-01-04 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/2021/01/04/doug-marrone-jacksonville-jaguars-head-coach-fired-after-4-seasons/4126712001/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref>

===Urban Meyer (2021)===
In what would become one of the most ill-fated coaching hires in NFL history, the Jaguars hired [[Urban Meyer]] to be the next coach of the team prior to the 2021 season.<ref name="k764">{{cite web | last=DiRocco | first=Michael | title=Meyer makes NFL jump, named Jaguars coach | website=ESPN.com | date=2021-01-14 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30711061/jacksonville-jaguars-hiring-urban-meyer-coach | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The team drafted Clemson quarterback [[Trevor Lawrence]] with the top overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.<ref name="y574">{{cite web | last=Reid | first=John | title=Trevor Lawrence goes to Jaguars with first pick in 2021 NFL Draft | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2021-04-30 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2021/04/29/trevor-lawrence-jacksonville-jaguars-first-pick-nfl-draft/4874882001/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> Meyer was fired after a 2–11 start.<ref name="l877">{{cite web | last=DiRocco | first=Michael | title=Meyer fired 13 games into turbulent Jags stint | website=ESPN.com | date=2021-12-16 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32879774/urban-meyer-jacksonville-jaguars-head-coach-rocky-first-year | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> He was only the fourth head coach since the AFL-NFL merger to not finish a full season.<ref name="o305">{{cite web | last=Koons | first=Zach | title=The Only 4 NFL Coaches To Not Finish Their First Season | website=The Spun | date=2021-12-16 | url=https://thespun.com/nfl/only-4-nfl-coaches-to-not-finish-their-first-season-urban-meyer | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> Darrell Bevell finished the year as interim with a 1–3 mark.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2021.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Doug Pederson (2022–2024)===
Prior to the 2022 season, the Jaguars hired Super Bowl LII-winning coach [[Doug Pederson]] to be their next head coach.<ref name="l413">{{cite web | last=Maya | first=Adam | title=Jaguars hire Doug Pederson as their new head coach | website=NFL.com | date=2022-02-04 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jaguars-hiring-doug-pederson-as-new-head-coach | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The team saw immediate improvement with a 9–8 record and a division title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Jacksonville Jaguars Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/2022.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="m726">{{cite web | last=Lewis | first=Juston | title=Jacksonville Jaguars defeat Tennessee Titans in AFC South Title game | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2023-01-08 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/01/08/jacksonville-jaguars-defeat-tennessee-titans-in-afc-south-title-game/69771075007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The Jaguars defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 31–30 in the Wild Card Round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars - January 14th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202301140jax.htm |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The game featured the third-largest comeback in NFL postseason history with the Jaguars trailing 27–0 at one point.<ref name="i518">{{cite web | last=Kerr | first=Jeff | title=Biggest comebacks in NFL history: Jaguars' playoff win over Chargers earns spot amongst largest rallies ever | website=CBSSports.com | date=2023-01-15 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/biggest-comebacks-in-nfl-history-jaguars-playoff-win-over-chargers-earns-spot-amongst-largest-rallies-ever/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref> The Jaguars' season ended with a 27–20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round.<ref name="t171">{{cite web | last=Harvey | first=Demetrius | title=Takeaways: Jaguars fall 27-20 in Divisional Round loss to Chiefs | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2023-01-22 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/01/22/takeaways-jaguars-fall-27-20-in-divisional-round-loss-chiefs/69813403007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref>

In the 2023 season, the Jaguars finished with a 9–8 mark once again but failed to qualify for the playoffs.<ref name="g119">{{cite web | last=Harvey | first=Demetrius | title=Jaguars miss playoffs, shell-shocked after loss to Titans | website=Florida Times-Union | date=2024-01-08 | url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/01/07/jaguars-miss-playoffs-shell-shocked-after-loss-to-titans/72083258007/ | access-date=2024-08-10}}</ref>

On January 6, 2025, Pederson was fired after three seasons with the team, during which the team was 22–29 (.431), with one playoff appearance.<ref name="l590">{{cite web | last=Gordon | first=Grant | title=Jaguars fire head coach Doug Pederson after three seasons | website=NFL.com | date=2025-01-06 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jaguars-fire-head-coach-doug-pederson-after-three-seasons | access-date=2025-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2025 |title=Statement from Jaguars Owner Shad Khan |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/statement-from-jaguars-owner-shad-khan-x8198 |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=Jaguars.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Liam Coen (2025–present)===
On January 24, 2025, the Jaguars hired former [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] offensive coordinator  [[Liam Coen]] to be their new head coach.<ref name="n647">{{cite web | last=DiRocco | first=Michael | title=Jaguars hire Buccaneers OC Coen as head coach | website=ESPN.com | date=2025-01-24 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43541253/source-liam-coen-tells-bucs-taking-jaguars-head-coach-job | access-date=2025-01-29}}</ref>