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Jets interview Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. for their head coach job

Jan. 19, 2025 15:24 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on Sunday for their head coach vacancy. Whitt is in his first season leading the defense for the Commanders, who forced five turnovers in their stunning 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions on...

Jets interview Vikings' Flores and McCown and Packers' Hafley for their head coaching job

Jan. 17, 2025 18:53 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley on Friday for their head coach vacancy. The trio increased the list to 15 coaching candidates to meet with the...

Jets interview Steelers' Arthur Smith and Texans' Bobby Slowik for their head coach vacancy

Jan. 16, 2025 19:53 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for their head coach position Thursday. The meetings with Smith and Slowik gave the Jets 12 known candidates with whom they've spoken about their...

Jets interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for head coach job

Jan. 15, 2025 15:48 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph on Wednesday for their head coach position. Joseph, who was the Broncos' head coach from 2016-18 in his first stint with the team, is the 10th known candidate to speak to the Jets about their opening. ...

NFL teams are conducting long, extensive searches for their next head coaches

Jan. 14, 2025 19:44 PM EST

Mike Vrabel is in New England. Mike McCarthy is out in Dallas. The NFL coaching carousel is spinning slowly. The Jets, Saints and Bears got a head start in their searches because they fired coaches during the season. The Jaguars and Raiders joined the...

Jets interview interim coach Jeff Ulbrich for their head coach vacancy

Jan. 13, 2025 17:06 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed interim coach Jeff Ulbrich on Monday for their head coach vacancy. Ulbrich, the team's defensive coordinator the past four seasons, went 3-9 after replacing the fired Robert Saleh on Oct. 8. The 47-year-old Ulbrich is the ninth known...

Jets interview Saints' Darren Rizzi for their head coach vacancy and talk to 5 more for their GM job

Jan. 11, 2025 20:59 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi on Saturday for their head coach vacancy. The team also spoke to five more candidates for their general manager job, including Minnesota senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson, Detroit...

Jets interview Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Maryland coach Mike Locksley

Jan. 10, 2025 20:24 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Maryland coach Mike Locksley on Friday for their head coach vacancy. The team also spoke to Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager Mike Greenberg about its GM opening. ...