Shad Khan: Gus Bradley will remain head coach of Jaguars in 2016

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jaguars owner Shad Khan released a statement Tuesday confirming the Jags head coaching future.

Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau first reported the Jags head coach was staying put in Jacksonville on Monday night.

Khan confirmed that news with a statement he released Tuesday afternoon.

"I spoke to Gus Bradley today to confirm to him that he will continue as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016," Khan said.

Bradley was named the fifth head coach in Jags history in January 2013. He has led the Jags to a 12-35 overall record as head coach.

"Dave Caldwell and I also spoke today and we are both confident that Gus will make 2016 the best year of his career," Khan said.

The Jags will play its final game of the 2015 regular season Sunday against the Houston Texans.

Khan's full statement:

“I spoke to Gus Bradley today to confirm to him that he will continue as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016.  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.  Dave Caldwell and I also spoke today and we are both confident that Gus will make 2016 the best year of his career.  In the meantime, I expect his coaching staff and team to respond favorably to this news in preparation for Houston on Sunday and then begin thinking about what more they can provide next season.  We have high ambitions.”

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