Nov. 29 (Bloomberg) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars fired coach Jack Del Rio and replaced him on an interim basis with defensive coordinator Mel Tucker, the National Football League team said.

The Jaguars are 3-8 this season and were 68-71 since Del Rio took over in 2003.

--Editor: Larry Siddons.

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