The Jacksonville Jaguars announced a series of front‑office moves that will see Shane Waldron elevated to Assistant Head Coach/Pass Game Coordinator and Heath Farwell promoted to Associate Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator. The announcements, made on Tuesday, reflect the club’s intent to cement a coaching structure that can sustain success beyond the current roster.
Waldron arrives with a deep résumé that spans twelve seasons in the NFL and seven years at the collegiate level. His tenure has been marked by a prolific passing attack that helped the Jaguars set franchise scoring records in 2025, including 474 points, an average of 27.9 per game, and 55 touchdowns. The team also tied for the league lead with 13 games of 25 or more points.
A New Emphasis on Special Teams
Under Waldron’s guidance, quarterback Trevor Lawrence enjoyed a career‑year performance, throwing for 38 total touchdowns and surpassing 4,000 passing yards. The passing scheme ranked sixth in the league in scoring and seventh in completions of 20‑plus yards, underscoring the coordinator’s ability to maximize offensive firepower.
Heath Farwell, who has been with the franchise for five seasons and brings eleven years of NFL coaching experience, now oversees a special‑teams unit that finished the season among the league’s best. Kicker Cam Little broke franchise records for points scored and successful 50‑plus‑yard field goals, while return specialist Parker Washington set new marks for punt‑return touchdowns and average yards per return.
Punter Logan Cooke continued his consistency, placing more than ten punts inside the opponent’s 10‑yard line for the fourth straight season. The Jaguars also ranked fifth in punt‑return yards and sixth in kickoff‑return yards, numbers that speak to the unit’s overall efficiency.
The promotions are more than personnel changes; they signal a broader commitment to building a sustainable winning culture. By rewarding coordinators who have directly contributed to record‑setting performances, the front office hopes to reinforce a collaborative environment where innovation and execution are rewarded.