CBS Sports NFL insider Jason La Canfora reported on Saturday that the Jaguars fired Meyer for cause. That stems from the handling of the benching of star running back James Robinson, which was sparked due to an early fumble in Week 14.
Then, did Jacksonville Jaguars coach get fired?
Meyer was fired shortly after midnight on Thursday morning following a 2-11 start to his lone NFL season that was mired by controversy and negative headlines on and off the field.
Moreover, what coaches in the NFL got fired? NFL coaches fired
- David Culley, Texans.
- Joe Judge, Giants.
- Brian Flores, Dolphins.
- Matt Nagy, Bears.
- Mike Zimmer, Vikings.
- Vic Fangio, Broncos.
- Urban Meyer, Jaguars.
- Jon Gruden, Raiders (resigned)
Also question is, why was urban fired?
ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington have reported the Jaguars fired Urban Meyer for cause, an attempt to not have to pay Meyer for the final four years of his contract.
Will Urban Meyer still get paid?
Urban Meyer fired from Jacksonville Jaguars with cause, will not be paid remainder of contract.