Urban Meyer’s tumultuous NFL tenure ended after just 13 games — and two victories — when the Jacksonville Jaguars fired the former Ohio State coach early Thursday because of an accumulation of missteps.
Team owner Shad Khan made the move hours after ex-Jaguars player Josh Lambo told a Florida newspaper Meyer kicked him during practice in August.
"After deliberation over many weeks and a thorough analysis of the entirety of Urban's tenure with our team, I am bitterly disappointed to arrive at the conclusion that an immediate change is imperative for everyone," Khan said. "I informed Urban of the change this evening. As I stated in October, regaining our trust and respect was essential. Regrettably, it did not happen."
It was the latest embarrassment for the three-time national championship-winning college coach who failed miserably to make the transition to the NFL.
In October, Meyer was recorded on video dancing with a woman who was not his wife at his Short North restaurant and bar. After that incident Khan said Meyer had to regain the trust of the team.
Meyer joins former Atlanta Falcons coach Bobby Petrino as college coaches whose NFL careers flamed out in stunningly swift fashion.