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Urban Meyer Timeline: From Taking the Jaguars Job to His Mid-Season Exit

Urban Meyer was fired a the Jaguars coach early Thursday morning midway through his first season with the franchise.

Owner Shad Khan said in a statement that, "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."

Meyer went just 2–11 during his tenure as the Jaguars' coach. His stint with the franchise was also filled with plenty of drama, making numerous headlines for his conduct both on and off the field.