Jaguars sign Coughlin, HC Marrone, GM Caldwell to 2-year extensions
The Jacksonville Jaguars have locked down three key staff members after an impressive 2017 season.
VP of football operations Tom Coughlin, general manager David Caldwell, and head coach Doug Marrone will each receive two-year contract extensions through 2021, the team announced.
“The decision to extend the contracts of Tom, Dave, and Doug isn’t so much a reward for last season, which no doubt was impressive, as it is to recognize their importance to our football team this coming season and for years to follow,” owner Shad Khan said in a statement. "It’s time to take the next step. We need the right leadership firmly in place to make that happen, and it’s good to know we’ll have that with Tom, Dave, and Doug secure in their roles with the Jacksonville Jaguars.”
The trio led Jacksonville to its most successful season this century, finishing with a 10-6 regular-season record and an AFC Championship appearance. The team had not been to the playoffs since 2007.
Coughlin was hired in 2016 as a senior advisor and was promoted to VP of football operations last year. Marrone was the Jaguars' interim head coach in 2016 and was hired full-time in 2017. Caldwell has been with the team since 2013.
With ascending young talent on both sides of the ball, the Jaguars believe they can be an AFC contender for years to come.