A trio of coaches with a defensive background have received interest from the Jacksonville Jaguars in their search for a new head coach. Among them is Robert Saleh, who was the first head coach to be fired this season after his tenure with the New York Jets came to an end in Year 4.
Robert Saleh
Saleh, 45, has an extensive coaching history that includes four years as the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator and previous stints as a positional coach, including as Jacksonville's linebackers coach from 2014-2016. Currently with the Green Bay Packers, Saleh's potential return to Duval County is generating interest.
Patrick Graham
Patrick Graham, the defensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders, is another candidate on the Jaguars' radar. With experience in leading defenses for the Dolphins and Giants, the 45-year-old is now being considered for his first head coaching opportunity of the 2025 hiring cycle.
Aaron Glenn
Aaron Glenn, the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, has emerged as one of the top candidates for head coaching positions this year. His name has been linked to multiple teams, including the Jaguars, who may face competition for his services if an interview is scheduled.
Coaching Landscape
Questions have arisen about the willingness of top coaching candidates to consider Jacksonville given the decision to retain general manager Trent Baalke following Doug Pederson's dismissal. It remains to be seen how many of the initial targets for the Jaguars' head coaching position will pursue interviews in the near future.
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