Baalke had been the general manager of the Jaguars since 2021 and was in the process of seeking out the third head coach of his tenure with the team before his dismissal on Wednesday. Interim GM Ethan Waugh will have his work cut out for him as he looks to make up for lost time when it comes to finding the franchise's next coach.

The Jaguars have reversed course and parted ways with GM Trent Baalke after the team failed to hire some of the top head coaching candidates.

The Jacksonville Jaguars and general manager Trent Baalke are parting ways following four seasons, the team announced Wednesday.