The Jaguars announced tonight that former assistant coach George Yarno has passed away after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 58 years old.
Yarno was the Jaguars’ offensive line coach in 2013 (coach Gus Bradley’s first year). Yarno was diagnosed with stage IV cancer (tumors were discovered in his abdomen) in May 2014 and did not return to the team.
In a statement, the Jaguars said: “Coach Yarno’s loyal friendship and his infectious passion for coaching football were two of the many reasons he was so well-liked and well-respected. The entire Jaguars family was touched by his energy and he will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.