The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired Doug Pederson after three seasons as the team's head coach.
After winning just four games in two years before Pederson was hired in 2022, the Jaguars posted a 9-8 record in his first two seasons.
The Jaguars also earned a playoff win in his first season, but Pederson, 56, is blazing a trail now after faltering to a 4-13 record this season.
“Doug is a consummate football man who will undoubtedly enjoy another chapter in his impressive NFL career,” said team owner Shahid Khan.
“As much as Doug and I wish his experience here in Jacksonville had a better ending, I have an obligation first and foremost to serve the best interests of our team and especially our fans, who support our team loyally and deserve to be rewarded. In that spirit, now is the time to call in new leadership.”
Pederson is the second coach to be fired after the final regular season game on Sunday Jerrod Mayo is leaving the New England Patriots.
Pederson led the Philadelphia Eagles to their first and only Super Bowl victory in 2018 and has been the Jaguars' fifth permanent head coach since Khan took over in 2012.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence's contract has been extended for five years Last summer he was worth $275m (£216m) but the former number one has suffered multiple injuries this season.
The Jaguars also agreed a $1.4bn (£1.15bn) deal to renovate their stadium.
They have played annual matches in London since 2013 and can play many home matches abroad while their ground is promoted.
“I strongly believe that next season it is possible to restore the winning environment that we had here not so long ago,” added Khan, who is now looking to “hire a leader who shares my ambition and is ready to seize the exceptional opportunity we will present next year.” “Jacksonville.”