Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone provided an update on his defensive staff Wednesday and at least three members will be out Sunday. Among them will be defensive coordinator Todd Wash though the others weren’t specified.
Jaguars HC Doug Marrone says three defensive coaches won't coach against Cleveland, including DC Todd Wash.
— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) November 25, 2020
This news comes after the Jags’ whole defensive staff had to work remotely from their homes Tuesday after there was a positive test amongst the group, according to NFL insider Mike Garafolo. After using the NFL’s contact tracing method, the team determined what assistants had been within a certain radius of each other. The situation also comes after Jags defensive line coach Jason Rebrovich missed Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol.
As a result of the Jags’ staff situation, special teams assistant Mike Mallory will coach the defense and secondary coach Joe Danna will call the plays Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
Todd Wash won’t be on sideline Sunday. Marrone and assistant special teams coach Mike Mallory will coach defense in practice. Joe Danna will call plays Sunday. @ActionSportsJax @ESPN690Jax
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) November 25, 2020
The Jags will enter Week 12 will a big task on their hands. In addition to being without three coaches, they will also be placing various players on inured reserve in defensive end Josh Allen, safety Daniel Thomas, and nickelback D.J. Hayden (ending his season). That’s certainly not good with the Browns’ No. 3 rushing attack coming into town Sunday.
#Jaguars announce they’ve placed Josh Allen (knee), DJ Hayden (hamstring) and Daniel Thomas (arm) on Injured Reserve. Hayden’s season is over
Meanwhile, kicker Chase McLaughlin has been placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list. Has been a bright spot the past two weeks
— Mia O'Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) November 24, 2020
