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Jaguars owner Khan: Coach Bradley will return next season

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley encourages hi players during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. The Jaguars allowed 537 yards in a 38-27 loss at New Orleans on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, more proof that Bradley’s defense needs a complete overhaul in the offseason.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton) Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley encourages hi players during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. The Jaguars allowed 537 yards in a 38-27 loss at New Orleans on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, more proof that Bradley’s defense needs a complete overhaul in the offseason.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

By Associated Press December 29, 2015 1 min read

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley will return in 2016.

Jaguars owner Shad Khan has released a statement confirming that Bradley will remain in place for the final year of his contract.

Khan said he spoke to Bradley and general manager Dave Caldwell on Tuesday to make them aware of his intentions. Bradley is 12-35 in three seasons.

The owner said in the statement, “It’s evident to see how far we’ve come in many aspects of our game, and Gus deserves a lot of credit for that progress. It’s also evident the considerable work that remains to be done to be where we expect to be at this time next season, which is well above where we stand today. And Gus understands that.”

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