” data-medium-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USATSI_24687190.jpg” data-large-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=787,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USATSI_24687190.jpg”> Remember Heath Farwell from the Adrian Peterson era<\/a> of Minnesota Vikings football?<\/p>\n He\u2019s back in Jacksonville, signing a contract extension this week as the Jaguars\u2019 special teams coordinator, a job he\u2019s held since 2022.<\/p>\n ” data-medium-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USATSI_4212638.jpg” data-large-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=812,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USATSI_4212638.jpg” src=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USATSI_4212638.jpg” alt> The Jaguars\u2019 social media team tweeted Tuesday<\/a>, \u201cWe have signed Special Teams Coordinator Heath Farwell to a contract extension.\u201d<\/p>\n The move arrives after Jacksonville parted ways with head coach Doug Pederson this offseason, onboarding Liam Coen, formerly the Tampa Bay Buccaneers\u2019 offensive coordinator, for the top job. Coen will bring in most of his new staff, but Farwell will be a holdover. <\/p>\n Farwell played for the Vikings from 2005 to 2010 before venturing to the Seattle Seahawks. All told, he played 71 games in purple, banking 100 tackles on the nose and recovering 4 fumbles. Farwell thrived as a special teamer and even reached a Pro Bowl for his efforts in 2009 when Minnesota lost in the NFC Championship to the New Orleans Saints.<\/p>\n ” data-medium-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heath-Farwell-and-E.J.-Henderson.jpg” data-large-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=700,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heath-Farwell-and-E.J.-Henderson.jpg” src=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heath-Farwell-and-E.J.-Henderson.jpg” alt> In Seattle, Farwell played three more seasons and retired after the 2013 campaign.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s his resume as a coach following his retirement as a player:<\/p>\n \u2014 Seattle Seahawks <\/strong>(2016\u20132017) \u2014 Carolina Panthers<\/strong> (2018) \u2014 Buffalo Bills<\/strong> (2019\u20132021) \u2014 Jacksonville Jaguars <\/strong>(2022\u2013present) Coen, the team\u2019s new head coach, said about Farwell<\/a> at his introductory press conference, \u201cWhen I talk to him, there\u2019s a shared message. There\u2019s a shared vision for what you want it to look like and how you want to coach guys on the grass and in the building.\u201d<\/p>\n ” data-medium-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USATSI_25280112.jpg” data-large-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=785,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USATSI_25280112.jpg” src=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/USATSI_25280112.jpg” alt=”Jaguars”> Jaguars.com writer John Oehser noted on Farwell\u2019s performance, \u201cPunter Logan Cooke and long snapper Ross Matiscik earned Pro Bowl honors in 2024, with Matiscik named in 2023 and wide receiver\/returner Jamal Agnew named in 2022. Cooke and Matiscik earned second-team Associated Press All-Pro honors this past season, with Matiscik named first-team AP All-Pro in 2023. Rookie kicker Cam Little was named to the Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team this past season.\u201d<\/p>\n The Jaguars ranked sixth per special teams DVOA<\/a> in 2024, one of the few bright spots on an otherwise poor team \u2014 probably why Coen retained Farwell.<\/p>\n ” data-medium-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Daronte-Jones.jpg” data-large-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=669,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Daronte-Jones.jpg” src=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Daronte-Jones.jpg” alt> Jacksonville has also interviewed Vikings assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski for the open offensive coordinator gig and defensive passing game coordinator Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator.<\/p>\n Farwell turned 43 last month and played college football at San Diego State, the alma mater of Vikings head coach Kevin O\u2019Connell.<\/p>\n Dustin Baker<\/em><\/a> is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, <\/em>VikesNow<\/em><\/a>. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, \u2018The Sopranos,\u2019 Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n All statistics provided by <\/em>Pro Football Reference \/ Stathead<\/em><\/a>; all contractual information provided by <\/em>OverTheCap.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFormer Vikings LB Re-Ups with Jaguars<\/h4>\n
Dec 6, 2009; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Heath Farwell against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n
Nov 28, 2010; Landover, MD, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson (50) celebrates a tackle with linebacker Heath Farwell (59) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-US PRESSWIRE<\/p>\n
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Special teams coordinator<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\nNew Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, right, reacts to a sarcastic moment when Jaguars owner Shad Khan asks if a reporter can ask a tougher question during a press conference Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. \u00a9 Corey Perrine\/Florida Times-Union \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.<\/p>\n
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.<\/p>\n
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