The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to hire Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their next head coach. Coen's success leading the Buccaneers offense in 2024, which ranked top-four in total yards, passing yards, rushing yards, and points per game, made him a highly sought-after candidate. He will now be tasked with improving the play of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the team's overall offense.
An unusual hiring process appears to be coming to an end as the Jacksonville Jaguars are making Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen their next head coach , perThe Jaguars have a verbal agreement in place with Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen, per sources. Pending the negotiation of a formal contract, Coen will be their next head coach . Simply put, what Jacksonville put in front of Coen was too much to walk away from.
, the Buccaneers could not reach Coen. Schefter later added that Coen did reach out to Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles to notify him he was interviewing with the Jaguars again. According toCoen emerged as a head coaching candidate in this year's cycle after his success leading the Buccaneers offense during the 2024 season. Under Coen's guidance, the Buccaneers offense ranked top-four in total yards, passing yards, rushing yards, and points per game.
In Jacksonville, Coen will primarily be tasked with improving the play of quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars' offense. The 2021 No. 1 pick has had flashes of brilliance, but has yet to find the consistency that made him a generational talent coming out of Clemson. Along with Lawrence, Coen will have strong pieces to work with in Brian Thomas Jr. and Tank Bigsby.
The Buccaneers will now lose an offensive coordinator for the second season in a row, after Dave Canales left to become the Carolina Panthers head coach last season.Eva Geitheim is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Prior to joining SI in December 2024, she wrote for Newsweek, Gymnastics Now and Dodgers Nation. A Bay Area native, she has a bachelor's in communications from UCLA. When not writing, she can be found baking or re-watching Gilmore Girls.
NFL Jaguars Buccaneers Head Coach Offensive Coordinator
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BREAKING: Jaguars Request Interview With Buccaneers OC Liam CoenThe Jacksonville Jaguars will eventually be speaking with one of the best offensive coordinators in football in Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen.
Read more »
Jaguars Request Interview with Buccaneers' Offensive Coordinator Liam CoenThe Jacksonville Jaguars have requested an interview with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen for their head coaching vacancy. Coen has impressed in his first year as an NFL offensive playcaller, leading the Buccaneers to a top-five offense, particularly a resurgence in their rushing attack.
Read more »
Buccaneers OC Liam Coen Emerges as Leading Candidate for Jaguars Head Coaching JobLiam Coen, offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is a top contender for the vacant head coaching position with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coen is set for a second interview with the team and could be offered the job soon. He impressed Jaguars executives during a virtual interview and is seen as a strong fit to help improve Trevor Lawrence's performance on the field, building on his success with Baker Mayfield.
Read more »
Liam Coen Ghosting Buccaneers for Jaguars Head Coaching JobAfter accepting a reported record-breaking offer from the Buccaneers to return as offensive coordinator, Liam Coen unexpectedly interviewed for the Jaguars head coaching position without informing Tampa Bay. This unexpected move has left the Buccaneers in a difficult situation as they now face the prospect of losing their offensive coordinator for a second consecutive season.
Read more »
Jacksonville Jaguars Convince Liam Coen to Interview Amid Power PlayAfter initially turning down a second interview, Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen has reversed course and is now meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars. This change of heart comes after Jaguars ownership made a compelling offer, promising Coen significant influence and a lucrative contract comparable to Ben Johnson's. This development follows the Jaguars' dismissal of general manager Trent Baalke, a move directly linked to Coen's initial rejection.
Read more »
Liam Coen Reportedly Back in Jaguars Head Coach Race After Backing Out of Bucs DealBuccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen has reportedly returned to the forefront of the Jacksonville Jaguars' head coaching search after unexpectedly withdrawing from a contract with Tampa Bay. Coen had secretly traveled to Jacksonville to meet with Jaguars owner Shad Khan, according to multiple reports. This comes after initial reports surfaced about his interest in the Jaguars' vacancy, prompting him to reach out to Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles about his desire to interview.
Read more »