Urban Meyer's bid to recover the remaining balance of his Jaguars contract has failed, with an independent arbiter ruling Jacksonville properly fired him with cause. The decision saves the franchise more than $30 million that would have been owed for the final four years of his deal.

Meyer's tumultuous 11-month tenure ended in December 2021 after a 2-11 record and multiple controversies. The situation worsened when kicker Josh Lambo alleged Meyer kicked him during warmups, leading to a lawsuit claiming hostile work environment. While Lambo dropped his claims against the Jaguars in February, his case against Meyer proceeds to trial scheduled for August 3.

Additional missteps marked Meyer's brief coaching stint, including hiring Chris Boyle—who resigned amid accusations of racist behavior—and viral bar videos showing Meyer with another woman. These incidents contributed to owner Shad Khan's eventual reprimand.

The arbiter's ruling closes one chapter while the Lambo legal battle continues, leaving Meyer's legacy permanently tarnished by what became one of the NFL's most disastrous coaching hires in recent memory.