The New York Jets are hiring Frank Reich as their offensive coordinator, sources confirmed to Subway Sports Network.
About the Hire
The move marks a homecoming of sorts. The 64-year-old played quarterback for the Jets in 1996 and was a teammate of Aaron Glenn. Reich returns to the NFL after a productive 2025 stint as the interim head coach at Stanford. There, he was credited with stabilizing the program and leading the Cardinal to their most wins in over five years. He was previously the head coach of the Colts and Panthers, a necessary experience for Aaron Glenn’s staff.
For Glenn, the hiring of Reich represents a significant shift in the coaching structure following a disappointing 3-14 season. Glenn is expected to hand over full control of the offense to Reich. Glenn will be focusing more heavily on the defensive side of the ball.
Reich brings a proven track record as a play-caller. Most notably serving as the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles during their Super Bowl LII championship run. His reputation for quarterback development will be immediately put to the test. The Jets look to overhaul an offensive unit that ranked near the bottom of the league in nearly every major statistical category last season.
The decision to bring in Reich underscores the organization’s desire for “experience and calm under pressure,” as Glenn noted in his official statement.
Reich beat out a competitive field of candidates that included Darrell Bevell and Greg Roman.
The Jets head into a pivotal 2026 offseason with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft and major questions at the quarterback position. Reich’s ability to adapt his scheme to his personnel — a hallmark of his time in Indianapolis — will be the linchpin for a potential New York turnaround.
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