New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn hired a new defensive coordinator in Steve Wilks earlier this week, and now, he's found his new offensive coordinator. The Jets hired former Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand as their new leader on offense,
The New York Jets landed one of the most coveted candidates in this head coaching cycle, as former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is in New York to turn things around. One of the biggest questions surrounding Glenn was whether he would continue calling the defense like he did with the Lions.
Nearly two decades before he coached alongside Aaron Glenn, Tanner Engstrand teamed up with Darren Mougey. It looks like all three men will be together now in key roles for this new era of the Jets, as Glenn is on the verge of hiring Engstrand to be his offensive coordinator,
The Lions continue to lose high-level staffers after their offensive and defensive coordinators left the team for head coaching jobs.
Steve Wilks has agreed to terms with the Jets to become their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday.
The New York Jets hired Detroit Lions assistant Tanner Engstrand to be their offensive coordinator Friday, a league source confirmed, as new coach Aaron Glenn turned to his former team to find his leader for the offense.
Aaron Glenn told everyone to put their seatbelts on during his press conference. Now, we are beginning to find out who is driving the Jets bus with him.
Tanner Engstrand served as the Lions' former passing coordinator and is currently under consideration for the New York Jets offensive coordinator position. Aaron Glenn, who was recently named the new head coach in New York, worked with Engstrand in Detroit having been the defensive coordinator.
That likely won't be any different for newly named New York Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn as he leaves the Detroit Lions. Just last season we saw Dan Quinn leave the Dallas Cowboys for the Washington Commanders and bring with him three coaches and four players.
As expected, the Jets’ next offensive coordinator will be Tanner Engstrand. New York’s hire on this front is being finalized.