Jets Hire Frank Reich as their Offensive Coordinator

Aaron Glenn Hires his Second Offensive Coordinator in as many seasons.

Nov 22, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach Frank Reich looks on during the second quarter against the California Golden Bears at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The New York Jets are hiring Frank Reich as their offensive coordinator, sources confirmed to Subway Sports Network.

The move marks a homecoming of sorts for the 64-year-old Reich, who 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, where 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. With the Jets parting ways with Tanner Engstrand in late January, Glenn is expected to hand over full control of the offense to Reich while 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 as 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, ultimately securing the job after an impressive in-person interview on Tuesday.

As 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.