Jaguars name Dom Capers senior defensive assistant

Former NFL head coach Dom Capers has joined Jacksonville’s coaching staff as senior defensive assistant, returning to the Jaguars two decades after his first stint with the team.

The team says Capers will work closely with defensive coordinator Todd Wash and the other assistants on that side of the ball.

Capers served as Jacksonville’s defensive coordinator from 1999-2000 under current executive Tom Coughlin.

Capers spent two seasons as the Jaguars’ defensive coordinator (1999-2000) under then-head coach Tom Coughlin, who is now the Jaguars’ executive vice president of football operations.

Capers also was a head coach with Carolina (1995-98) and Houston (2002-05). He has a 48-80 record as a head coach and made one playoff appearance, guiding the Panthers to the NFC Championship Game in 1996.

Capers has been an NFL defensive coordinator for 16 seasons: two with the Jaguars and Miami (2006-07), three with Pittsburgh (1992-94), and nine with Green Bay. Most recently, he served as Green Bay’s defensive coordinator (2009-17). He was out of the league last season, but spent countless time at Jacksonville’s practice facility.

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“Dom Capers is one of the most respected defensive coaches in the game today, and he has been for many years,” head coach Doug Marrone said in a statement. “His defenses have long been among the most effective and productive in the NFL. He has career experiences and accomplishments that will benefit our coaches and our players. He adds a unique perspective and veteran presence that will be valuable assets to immediately help us. I look forward to working with Dom and having him on our staff.”

The Jaguars also released place-kicker Kai Forbath on Tuesday. Forbath played the final three games of the regular season in place of injured starter Josh Lambo, who was set to hit free agency in March. Lambo signed a four-year, $15.5 million contract extension last week, making Forbath expendable.

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