Report: Jaguars hire Schottenheimer as passing game coordinator

The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with Brian Schottenheimer to make him their new passing game coordinator, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.

Schottenheimer previously served as offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks over the past three seasons.

The Seahawks' offense ranked 18th in the league in 2018, eighth in 2019, and 17th in 2020. Seattle parted ways with Schottenheimer after the season due to "philosophical differences."

The Jaguars ranked 28th in offense in 2020 and 30th in points scored.

Schottenheimer will reunite with Darrell Bevell, who was reportedly added as the new offensive coordinator in Jacksonville after serving in that role with the Detroit Lions for the past two seasons. Bevell was the offensive coordinator in Seattle from 2011 to 2017 before Schottenheimer replaced him.

The Jaguars have made sweeping changes to their coaching staff this offseason, beginning with hiring Urban Meyer, who won three championships at the college level.

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