His review was glowing - until he raised concerns about how Black staff got disciplined

A former Jacksonville Jaguars digital and social media director says the club downgraded his review score and fired him after he flagged racial bias.

In a complaint filed September 8, 2026 in the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the former director claims the Jaguars discriminated against him because he is Black and retaliated after he pushed back on unequal treatment of Black and White staff. He brings claims under a federal civil-rights statute, Title VII, and the Florida Civil Rights Act.

He joined the club as director of digital and social media in February 2021. According to the filing, his 2023 review averaged 4.8 out of 5, with top marks in several categories, and a manager called him a “driving force” and a “key asset.” Two years later, he was out.

The dispute the complaint describes will read as familiar to anyone who owns discipline decisions. In August 2024, the filing says, his supervisor proposed a lighter “Memo to File” for a White social media manager’s performance and behavioral concerns, while suggesting a Black specialist be placed on a more serious performance improvement plan, or PIP - a formal disciplinary plan. He objected, the complaint says, and argued both employees should be judged by the same standard.

After that, the complaint alleges, the scrutiny shifted to him. His 2024 year-end score fell to 2.0 out of 5. The filing says he was marked...

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