The New York Jets’ offense has undergone a major philosophical overhaul going into the 2026 season. Not only has 64-year-old Frank Reich replaced first-time play-caller Tanner Engstrand as the team’s offensive coordinator, but the Jets also have a new passing game coordinator, who carries a familiar family name: Seth Ryan.
According to Adam Schefter, Seth Ryan joins the Jets after spending the past several seasons with the Detroit Lions, where he served in multiple offensive assistant roles.
A third generation of Ryans will be coaching for the New York Jets in 2026. Seth Ryan, the son of former Jets head coach Rex Ryan, has been hired as the team’s new passing game coordinator, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.
The New York Jets are bringing another Ryan into the building. Seth Ryan, the 31-year-old son of former Jets head coach Rex Ryan and grandson of longtime NFL coach Buddy Ryan, has been hired as the team’s new passing-game coordinator, according to ESPN.
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Former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is poaching a member of Dan Campbell's staff to add to his offense. Seth Ryan, formerly the Lions' assistant tight ends coach, will join Glenn on the New York Jets coaching staff as the team's new passing game coordinator.