Jaguars fire GM Trent Baalke as head coaching search seemingly stalls

Jaguars fire GM Trent Baalke as head coaching search seemingly stalls

The Jaguars are now on the hunt for a new GM, too.

Owner Shad Khan announced Wednesday that he fired Trent Baalke with the franchise in the middle of a coaching search.

“Following several discussions with Trent Baalke this week, we both arrived at the conclusion that it is in our mutual best interests to respectfully separate, effective immediately,” Khan said in a statement. “Trent leaves us with my deepest appreciation for his efforts over the past five seasons.

Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. AP

“I am deeply committed to building a winner here in Jacksonville and look forward to introducing a new head coach who will make that happen for our players and fans alike.”

Ethan Waugh will serve as the team’s interim GM and conduct coaching interviews as the Jaguars seek a replacement for Doug Peterson, who was fired at the end of the 2024 season.

The team’s hiring process took an unexpected turn earlier in the day, when Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen — the presumed favorite for the job — pulled his name out of consideration to return to Tampa Bay on what is believed to be a mᴀssive contract.

ets co-owner Christopher Johnson, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan and Jets co-owner Woody Johnson speak before an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024
ets co-owner Christopher Johnson, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan and Jets co-owner Woody Johnson speak before an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Now, the team heads back to the drawing board — on two fronts.

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