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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn will personally call the defense this season, saying play-calling is his superpower. The move comes as the team overhauls its staff after finishing last in points allowed and going a season without an interception; with Frank Reich as offensive coordinator and Brian Duker as defensive coordinator, Glenn aims to lift the defense and change the Jets’ fortunes in 2026.
The New York Jets hired Frank Reich as offensive coordinator, tapping a veteran NFL coach whose résumé includes guiding the Eagles to a Super Bowl win and leading the Colts and Panthers as a head coach, with the aim of shaping a more productive Jets offense under head coach Aaron Glenn.
The New York Jets hired Frank Reich as their offensive coordinator after a multi-week pursuit, reuniting with Aaron Glenn who will coach the defense; Reich brings quarterback-development credentials and prior NFL success, but faces a roster and quarterback uncertainty as the Jets overhaul their offense.
Jets name Brian Duker their new defensive coordinator, reuniting him with Aaron Glenn and leveraging his Lions and Dolphins background to boost the unit’s pass defense; his 2023 Lions defense helped multiple players reach 3+ interceptions, and Miami’s defense finished top-10 in pass defense, yards allowed and scoring. He emphasizes education, earning a Towson bachelor's and Bryant MBA, and says he’s excited to coach under Glenn.
Jets hire Brian Duker as defensive coordinator, bringing a defensive-coordinator pedigree and a Detroit connection with head coach Aaron Glenn. Duker spent the last two seasons with the Dolphins as pass game coordinator/secondary coach and previously worked for the Ravens, Browns and 49ers, as he transitions to leading New York’s defense in the AFC East.
One day after interviewing Brian Duker, the New York Jets hired the 36-year-old as their defensive coordinator. Duker, most recently the Dolphins’ passing game coordinator/secondary coach, previously worked with Jets coach Aaron Glenn on the Lions’ staff. He won’t call plays, as Glenn plans to handle defensive play-calling, and he replaces Steve Wilks, who was fired after a 3-11 season. The move comes amid a broader coaching-staff shake-up that also saw offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand let go, as New York seeks to turn around a leaky defense.
A year into Aaron Glenn’s tenure, the Jets are amid a coaching-staff upheaval: after firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks late last season, Glenn is weighing whether to call defensive plays himself, Engstrand has departed, a new DC is being sought (with candidates like Wink Martindale and Chris Harris discussed), and Rooney Rule interviews for minority candidates are forcing a broader restart—a stark contrast to the earlier plan as the team tries to recover from a brutal 0-7 start and 0-5 finish.
The Jets fired offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, with head coach Aaron Glenn reshaping the staff and exploring veteran play-calling options; Frank Reich has emerged as the frontrunner to run the offense, joined by Frank Smith, Josh Grizzard, and Matt Nagy, as the team rebuilds its coaching staff amid quarterback uncertainty and no clear No. 2 option in the draft after Dante Moore returned to Oregon.
New York Jets fire offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand after a year, as head coach Aaron Glenn pivots toward a different play-caller role and begins a broader staff overhaul. Engstrand’s exit follows a 2025 season that ranked 29th in yards and points and last in passing, with three different starting quarterbacks. Glenn will interview outside minority candidates to satisfy Rooney Rule as he seeks an OC, with names such as Frank Reich and Matt Nagy linked to the job, while the Jets also search for a new defensive coordinator after firing Steve Wilks. The franchise faces a difficult hire—no quarterback on the roster and a hot seat for Glenn—even as cap space and top draft capital offer some options.
New York Jets have parted ways with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand after discussions with head coach Aaron Glenn about his role; with reports that Frank Reich was set to join as the replacement, the Jets now face a new OC hire and must ensure Rooney Rule compliance in the process.
The article compares Jets owner Woody Johnson's handling of coach Aaron Glenn to Patriots owner Robert Kraft's humility in admitting mistakes, highlighting the Jets' poor season and questioning whether Johnson will learn from Kraft's example by making more decisive coaching changes. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing organizational flaws and acting accordingly to improve team success.
The Jets' season is ending poorly, with a struggling team and a coach, Aaron Glenn, whose future is uncertain. Despite his efforts to instill patience and a long-term vision, history suggests that first-year coaches in similar situations often face dismissal if the team finishes with few wins. However, some past examples show potential for turnaround, and the Jets have significant cap space and draft capital to rebuild. Glenn's ability to lead a successful turnaround remains uncertain, and the season's poor performance makes his future prospects challenging.
The New York Jets have replaced their defensive coordinator Steve Wilks with Chris Harris, who will now handle play-calling, as part of a team evaluation and improvement effort led by head coach Aaron Glenn amid recent defensive struggles.
Jets' coach Aaron Glenn expressed disappointment after a heavy 48-20 loss to the Jaguars, emphasizing the need for character and improvement in all aspects of the team, and highlighting the importance of evaluating players and coaching staff as they prepare for the final three games of the season.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn declined to comment on Garrett Wilson's injury status, directing media inquiries to reporter Rich Cimini, who broke the news of Wilson's knee sprain. Glenn has previously avoided discussing injury details and withholding team information, emphasizing the importance of winning over transparency. The Jets are currently focused on their upcoming game against the Patriots, aiming to build confidence through continued victories.