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Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Josh Lambo (4) watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. A judge has dismissed Lambo's lawsuit against the Jacksonville Jaguars in which he sought back pay and damages for emotional distress caused by former head coach Urban Meyer. Judge Gilbert Feltel Jr., of the Florida 4th Circuit Court in Duval County, dismissed the suit without prejudice on Nov. 8. He gave Lambo 21 days to amend and refile the complaint. Lambo's attorney, Betsy Brown, said Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 she intends to do so. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Judge dismisses kicker Josh Lambo’s lawsuit against Jaguars

By Mark Long - Associated Press

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer watches his team warm up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Urban Meyer's tumultuous NFL tenure ended after just 13 games — and two victories — when the Jacksonville Jaguars fired him early Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 because of an accumulation of missteps (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

Urban Meyer attends Donald Trump’s Super Bowl party at Mar-a-Lago

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer on the sideline while playing the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL Professional Football Game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Urban Meyer's tumultuous NFL tenure ended after just 13 games — and two victories — when the Jacksonville Jaguars fired him early Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 because of an accumulation of missteps. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File) **FILE**

Urban Meyer’s firing is proof bullies don’t succeed in the pros

By Jim Litke - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Urban Meyer vows to fire leakers if found after scathing report emerges

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer looks on during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn) **FILE**

Jaguars owner reprimands Meyer for ‘inexcusable’ behavior

By Mark Long - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer looks on during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)

Urban Meyer apologizes for viral partying video

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer, left, prepares to lead his team onto the field before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft) **FILE**

Jaguars coach Urban Meyer says ‘no chance’ he lands at USC

By Mark Long - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer addresses the crowd, backed by offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and assistant head coach Charlie Strong, during an NFL football draft party Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

Tebow-Meyer reunion? Jaguars still looking to fill TE hole

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 file photo, Georgia Tech quarterback James Graham (4) is tackled by Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) after a catch in the second half an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Daniel Jeremiah noted that Georgia teammates Tyson Campbell and Eric Stokes plus Florida State’s Asante Samuel Jr. as cornerbacks who could still be available early in the second round. The Packers could use some cornerback help and also would like to boost their depth on both sides of the line of scrimmage. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Jags get help in fixing woeful defense on Day 2 of draft

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence arrives before the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against LSU in New Orleans, in this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, file photo. Lawrence is a likely top pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) **FILE**

Mock Draft: As usual, it’s all about the quarterbacks

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence smiles after defeating Notre Dame in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Jacksonville’s draft prospects helped lure Urban Meyer out of coaching retirement. The No. 1 choice, an opportunity to grab Clemson star Trevor Lawrence and secure a franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future. (Jeff Siner/The News &amp; Observer via AP, File)

Jaguars’ draft prospects, including Lawrence, lured Meyer

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - Then-Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer answers questions during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. Free agency feels a lot like recruiting to new Jaguars coach Urban Meyer. Watching film. Wooing players. Finding the right fits. Given Meyer’s penchant for landing five-star prospects at Florida and Ohio State, Jacksonville could be a popular landing spot for some of the NFL’s top free agents next week. It certainly should help that the Jaguars have more salary cap space (nearly $73 million) than any other team.(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Jags’ Meyer laments NFL limitations for wooing free agents

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - Then-Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer answers questions during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. Free agency feels a lot like recruiting to new Jaguars coach Urban Meyer. Watching film. Wooing players. Finding the right fits. Given Meyer’s penchant for landing five-star prospects at Florida and Ohio State, Jacksonville could be a popular landing spot for some of the NFL’s top free agents next week. It certainly should help that the Jaguars have more salary cap space (nearly $73 million) than any other team.(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Jaguars poised to spend big, rebuild quickly in free agency

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) sets up to block during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo. The Jaguars are planning to use the franchise tag on left tackle Cam Robinson, preventing him from hitting the free-agent market and making him the blindside protector for presumptive No. 1 draft pick Trevor Lawrence. Coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday, March 9, 2021, that “we are headed in that direction.” (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Jags tag LT Robinson, charge him with protecting QB Lawrence

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Ohio State NCAA college football head coach Urban Meyer answers questions during a news conference announcing his retirement in Columbus, Ohio, in this Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, file photo. A person familiar with the search says Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars are working toward finalizing a deal to make him the team's next head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, because a formal agreement was not yet in place. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File) **FILE**

Urban Meyer faces quick reality he’s no longer in college

By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle walks on the field before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and Northern Illinois in Iowa City, Iowa. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer defended the hiring of former Iowa assistant Chris Doyle on Thursday, Feb. 11, 20201, by saying he “vetted him thoroughly along with our general manager and owner.” Iowa agreed to pay Doyle $1.1 million in a resignation agreement last June after scores of former players said he bullied and discriminated against them. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Column: Meyer should know by now he’s not in college anymore

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

FILE - This is a 2020 file photo showing Trent Baalke of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football team. The Jacksonville Jaguars formally named Baalke general manager on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (AP Photo)

Jags hire ex-49ers exec Baalke as GM, removing interim tag

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 file photo, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer celebrates at the end of the team's 28-23 win over Washington during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif. Ohio State says the August investigation that led to a three-game suspension of football coach Urban Meyer cost the university $1 million, twice the amount originally requested for it. A school spokesman said Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 that the initial $500,000 amount was preliminary and didn’t reflect the whole anticipated cost. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

College to pros: a mixed bag of results for coaches making the jump in level

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in New Orleans. No. 3 Ohio State, which faces the top-ranked Crimson Tide on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in the College Football Playoff national championship game, has undergone an offensive evolution in recent years. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Under Ryan Day, Ohio State’s offense and QBs have taken off

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day waits with his players before taking the field for an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb. A year ago, Day was a relatively unknown Ohio State assistant. This December he's reigning Big Ten coach of the year and is eyeing a national title after leading the Buckeyes to a 13-0 record as the successor to the retiring Urban Meyer. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Year sees Day rise from unknown assistant to celebrity coach

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press