In a surprise move, the Jacksonville Jaguars have decided to retain head coach Doug Marrone and general manager Dave Caldwell for the 2020 season.
The team officially announced its decision on Tuesday, via Ian Rapoort of NFL Network:
Prior to Marrone's dismissal, there were conflicting stories about whether or not he would return in 2020.
ESPN's Dianna Russini reported Saturday that Marrone had been informed he wouldn't be retained following Sunday's regular-season finale against the Indianapolis Colts.
Jaguars co-owner Tony Khan denied that report on Twitter:
Tony Khan@ByKimberleyA On the other hand, imagine reading that 100% false report stating you’d been informed that you’d been fired when in fact nobody had ever told you that?