Urban Meyer loses $30 million grievance against Jaguars over firing
Urban Meyer has lost a $30 million grievance against the Jacksonville Jaguars following his firing after just 13 games in the 2021 season. The arbitration ruling determined that the Jaguars' 'for cause' explanation for his dismissal was legally valid. Meyer, who had a troubled tenure with a record of 2-11, may still challenge the ruling in court.
- ▪Urban Meyer was fired by the Jaguars after a disappointing 2-11 season in 2021.
- ▪He filed a grievance seeking $30 million, which was denied in arbitration.
- ▪The Jaguars cited 'for cause' reasons for his dismissal, which the arbitrator upheld.
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NFL Urban Meyer loses $30 million grievance against Jaguars over firing By Matt Ehalt Published May 18, 2026, 12:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Urban Meyer won’t get $30 million for being terrible at his job. The former Jaguars head coach lost a $30 million-plus arbitration case against the franchise after they fired him following just 13 games during the 20121 season, according to On3. The sides disagreed on whether the Jaguars’ “for cause” explanation held legal validity since that would negate what they owed him according to the terms of his contract. Urban Meyer during the 2021 season.
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