Matt Edwards

Defensive Line Coach, Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX).

Quick Facts

• Role: Defensive Line Coach
• Team: Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX)
• NFL experience: Not listed
• Reports to: Liam Coen (Head Coach)
• Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees

Background

Matt Edwards enters his second season with the Jaguars as defensive line coach in 2026. Edwards brings eight years of NFL coaching experience, along with 16 years of collegiate coaching experience.

Scheme & Fantasy Angle

With the help of Edwards' defensive line, the Jaguars set a new franchise record in rushing yards allowed per game (85.6) in 2025 and led the NFL in run defense. DE Josh Hines-Allen produced 80 quarterback pressures (per Next Gen Stats), tied for fourth-most in the NFL — a productive front for IDP fantasy formats.