Doug Pederson might have to make the uncomfortable decision of cutting his own son from the team.
Last month, the Jaguars signed Doug’s son, tight end Josh Pederson, to serve as a long snapper.
Josh said that he told his dad that he wanted to be able to play in preseason to audition for all the 30 NFL teams.
Just before training camp the Jaguars signed Tight end Josh Pederson. He is Doug Pederson's son.
But what happens if Josh doesn't make the Jaguars final roster?
"If I make this team awesome. If have a good preseason and make another team even better." pic.twitter.com/hJQ1ZVJIGY
— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) August 3, 2023
Unfortunately for Josh, he delivered a terrible snap during a punt attempt in first preseason game with the Jags.
“That’s a bad snap if I’ve ever seen one” said the announcer.
This high snap on the Punt came by Josh Pederson, son of head coach Doug Pederson.. pic.twitter.com/mWYpGTww0o
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 12, 2023
Fans immediately called for Doug Pederson to cut his son after the terrible snap.
https://twitter.com/Shonnington/status/1690491739620904960
Doug Pederson having to cut his own son in the first round of roster cuts https://t.co/r7dtqNJBaq pic.twitter.com/9CwRie6r1D
— Michael Godfrey (@thebesteverr99) August 12, 2023
Having to cut your own son gonna be awkward https://t.co/9N6xaI5GA4
— Trxnt (@TrentMatthew_) August 13, 2023