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Jets’ Aaron Glenn Fires Eighth Assistant as Massive Staff Overhaul Continues
Following a 3-14 season and ongoing staff changes, Jets and Tanner Engstrand ended their partnership after multiple talks about his role and play-calling duties.
- Aaron Glenn and his staff confirmed on Jan 27, 2026 that the New York Jets parted ways with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand after multiple conversations and a mutual decision.
- After a 3-14 season that included a-203 point differential, Aaron Glenn, New York Jets head coach, initiated sweeping staff changes following the disheartening campaign.
- Last week, Aaron Glenn, New York Jets head coach, fired seven assistants including Charles London, Scott Turner, Eric Washington, Aaron Curry, Dre Bly, Alonso Escalante, and Roosevelt Williams, after earlier dismissing Steve Wilks.
- The moves leave the Jets with nine open positions, as some coaches have declined interviews and top coaching candidates hesitate, increasing pressure on Aaron Glenn, New York Jets head coach.
- With coordinator searches underway, the New York Jets have interviewed nine candidates including Brian Duker virtually and Wink Martindale in person; they plan to draft a quarterback and Glenn may call the defense.
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Aaron Glenn is currently purging the New York Jets' coaching staff, and he took the biggest step yet on Tuesday by firing erstwhile offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand.
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The SaratogianJets’ latest coaching staff shakeup: Tanner Engstrand out as offensive coordinator
The Jets are looking for a new offensive coordinator after the team and Tanner Engstrand agreed to part ways Tuesday, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. Coach Aaron Glenn was already interviewing candidates to replace Steve Wilks, who was fired late last season as the defensive coordinator. In the latest shakeup to his coaching staff after a 3-14 season, Glenn will now search for a play caller on offense. Glenn and En…
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