Jaguars near GM search conclusion, hire Mendelson as offensive assistant

The Jacksonville Jaguars are actively working to finalize their coaching and management staff, having completed virtual interviews for the general manager position, with in-person interviews set to begin next week. The final virtual interview was conducted with Champ Kelly, the Las Vegas Raiders' assistant GM, as the team aims to bolster its preparations for the upcoming NFL draft and the 2025 season. In addition to seeking a new GM, the Jaguars have added Trevor Mendelson as an offensive assistant, who previously coached at Western Michigan and Notre Dame, and hired Fred Walker, formerly of the Raiders, to support head coach Liam Coen in building an efficient offensive strategy. The coaching staff is notably youthful, averaging 42 years of age, and reflects a trend of incorporating rising talents in key roles. As these changes unfold, the Jaguars hope to improve upon their previous performance with a refreshed management and coaching structure. The team's last general manager was Trent Baalke, who was let go to make way for new leadership.