Jaguars Hire Jay Gruden as Offensive Coordinator

Gruden went 35–49 in six seasons as the Redskins head coach from 2014-19.

The Jaguars have hired former Redskins head coach Jay Gruden as their offensive coordinator, the team announced.

The news was first reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. 

Jacksonville parted ways with John DeFilippo on Jan. 13. DeFilippo was the Jaguars' offensive coordinator for just one season.

The #Jaguars plan to hire former #Redskins coach Jay Gruden as their next offensive coordinator, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Deal isn’t done, but the Jaguars are close to adding a very talented OC with a great pedigree in the role.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 22, 2020

Gruden comes to Jacksonville after six seasons as the Redskins' head coach. He went 35–49 with Washington, finishing over .500 just twice. Gruden reached the playoffs in 2015 but went just 0–5 in 2019 before being fired Oct. 7.

Jacksonville has finished last in the AFC South in each of the last two seasons after reaching the AFC championship game in 2017. The Jaguars finished No. 31 in scoring in 2018 and No. 26 in offense in 2019.