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Jacksonville Jaguars Close to Finalizing Deal to Hire Urban Meyer As Head Coach

Urban Meyer appears to be taking his talents to the NFL.

The former Ohio State coach is close to finalizing a deal to return to coaching as the new head coach of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, ending a two-year break from the sidelines since he retired as the Buckeyes' coach at the end of the 2018 season, according to numerous reports.

Sources: Urban Meyer is finalizing a deal to become the next coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. All signs point to a deal being done today.

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 14, 2021

Source: Urban Meyer and Jaguars are getting a deal done today.