Jaguars fire Doug Pederson after dismal season

Black Monday has claimed its first — and perhaps most predictable — victim.

The Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson on Monday morning, the day after a dismal 4-13 season ended, according to multiple reports.

Owner Shad Khan revealed in a statement that GM Trent Baalke will remain with the team and be a part of the process to hire Pederson’s replacement.

“As much as Doug and I both wish his experience here in Jacksonville would have ended better, I have an obligation first and foremost to serve the best interest of our team and especially our fans, who faithfully support our team and are overdue to be rewarded,” Khan said.

Pederson took over the dumpster fire left by Urban Meyer’s one monumentally awful season.

He led the Jaguars to an AFC South title and thrilling wild-card win over the Chargers in his first season in 2022 before the team took drastic steps backwards in his two following seasons.