The New York Jets are hiring Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand as their next offensive coordinator, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reported Friday.Engstrand joins former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn in leaving Detroit for the Jets,
The NFL released the list of finalists for the NFL Coach of the Year honor and, surprisingly, Los Angeles Charger head coach, Jim Harbaugh, was not on it.
Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions have had to revamp their coaching staff early this offseason. The Lions lost both coordinators to head coaching jobs, with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson taking over the Chicago Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn leaving for the New York Jets.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn returned to the Motor City to find his offensive coordinator, tabbing Lions' passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand to be his offensive play-caller.
With Morton on staff in 2022, Ben Johnson’s first as offensive coordinator and play-caller, Goff bounced back after an ugly first season in Detroit.
The Detroit Lions were forced to rebuild their coaching staff under Dan Campbell after the team lost its offensive and defensive coordinators this offseason. The Lions responded to the exodus with solid coordinator hires,
Tanner Engstrand, who has been with the organization since 2020 and held the title of passing game coordinator for the last two seasons, has left the team to become the New York Jets' offensive coordinator.
If Aaron Rodgers plays for the New York Jets in 2025, his new offensive coordinator will be Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand.
The New York Jets hired Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand as their offensive coordinator and Denver Broncos assistant special teams coach Chris Banjo as their special teams coordinator on Friday. Former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks agreed to terms Wednesday to take that same job with the Jets.
Engstrand joins the staff of new Jets coach Aaron Glenn, the former Lions defensive coordinator. He is the seventh Lions assistant to leave for a promotion this offseason, and the third to join the Jets.
Aaron Glenn had no doubts about where he wanted to go once the New York Jets’ head-coaching job became available. Home sweet NFL home.
Tanner Engstrand, who was the passing game coordinators for the Lions' high-powered offense, has agreed to terms to become the Jets' offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN.