Jaguars Come Out on Top in $30 Million Battle With Urban Meyer
Summary
An arbitrator ruled in favor of the Jacksonville Jaguars in a dispute with their former head coach, Urban Meyer, over his 2021 firing. Meyer will not receive the remaining four years of his contract, worth up to $36 million.Key Facts
- Urban Meyer was fired by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021, 13 games into his five-year, $45 million contract.
- Meyer challenged his firing, claiming it was "without cause" to try to get the rest of his salary.
- An independent arbitrator reviewed testimony from Meyer, former Jaguars players, coaches, and executives.
- The arbitrator decided that the firing was "with cause," so the Jaguars do not owe Meyer the remaining contract money.
- Meyer's time with the Jaguars included controversies, such as a fine for rule violations during offseason training.
- A video showed Meyer allegedly touching a woman inappropriately, for which he apologized.
- Former Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo accused Meyer of physical abuse, which contributed to Meyer's firing.
- Meyer currently works as a college football analyst for Fox Sports, earning an estimated $5 to $7 million.
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