The New York Jets are progressing in talks with Frank Reich to join the offensive coaching staff under coordinator Tanner Engstrand, according to SNY’s Connor Hughes.
While Aaron Glenn’s coaching staff has been shaken up, the offensive coordinator is staying on with a changed role. It is believed, at least at this time, that Reich could take over play-calling duties for the offense.
Reich, 64, has spent the past two seasons in the collegiate ranks with Stanford, but previously worked as the offensive coordinator for the Charges and Philadelphia Eagles before serving as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers.
With the Eagles, he helped develop Carson Wentz into a bona fide MVP candidate during the 2017 season before injuries ended his campaign early. With backup Nick Foles, he still helped steer the offense to a Super Bowl LII title over the New England Patriots.
The following season, he led the Colts to a 10-6 season and a run to the AFC Divisional Round. Quarterback Andrew Luck had one of his finest seasons as a pro, posting a career-best 67.3% completion rate with 4,593 yards, 39 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions.
Should Reich get this Jets job, he will be facing one of the more challenging hurdles of his coaching career. The Justin Fields experiment failed spectacularly during Glenn’s first season, leaving Gang Green searching for a franchise quarterback once again.
With the No. 2 overall pick and with Dante Moore going back to Oregon, a solution under center likely will not be available at the draft, meaning general manager Darren Mougey will have to find one on the open market.
The Jets’ offense ranked 29th in yards and points in 2025 and dead last in passing yards.
