The Jets Staff Changing to Help Offense

The NFL Offseason is a time of reflection. All 32 teams (even those still in the playoffs) are using this time to plan for the future. While they need to wait til March to address the 53-man roster (officially), teams can still make coaching changes. While head coach openings are stealing the headlines, there are also assistant coaches losing or taking new jobs. The Jets staff is no exception.

On Friday, reports came out that six assistants on Aaron Glenn’s coaching staff won’t return. Among them are passing game coordinator Scott Turner and quarterbacks coach Charles London. One coach, however, who will be retained is offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand. But, there’s a caveat. While Engstrand is expected to remain offensive coordinator, this could include a shift in responsibilities. One that could jeopardize his role as offensive play caller.

The Jets Staff Changing to Help Offense

The first year of the new regime could have gone better. Despite losing only two more games than last year, the New York Jets still finished with an abysmal 3-14 record in 2025. While the team’s defense finished 31st in points allowed, their offense didn’t fare much better. In his first season as head coach, Aaron Glenn and the Jets finished 29th in points per game. A knee injury to star wide receiver Garrett Wilson and poor play from starting quarterback Justin Fields only exacerbated the issues. The offense was run by first-year offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand. Before taking the job, Engstrand spent five seasons with the Detroit Lions. Then, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn saw firsthand how Engstrand assisted Ben Johnson in forming one of the best offenses in the league in Detroit.

After his first season, the coaching staff is getting a shake-up. In a report broken by NFL & Houston Texans reporter Aaron Wilson, the Jets are making some changes to the coaching staff. After being verified by ESPN’s Rich Cimini, six assistant coaches won’t return in 2026. These include quarterbacks coach Charles London and the passing game coordinator Scott Turner on offense. Before arriving in New York, London transitioned from running back coach to QB coach in 2021. He previously served in that position with the Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, and Seattle Seahawks. Scott Turner, son of longtime Los Angeles Chargers head coach Norv Turner, was previously with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024. He was promoted from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator in November after the dismissal of Luke Getsy.

Along with defensive line coach Eric Washington, linebacker coach Aaron Curry, defensive backs coach Dre Bly, plus defensive assistants Roosevelt Williams and Alonso Escalante. Fortunately for him, Engstrand will stick around in 2026. However, his responsibilities could look different.

Offensive Coordinator Tanner Engstrand’s role as play caller is in jeopardy?

After one season as the offensive playcaller, Engstrand could lose that role in his job in 2026. As confirmed by Rich Cimini, Engstrand’s role could change next year. The Jets finished with the league’s worst passing yards per game last year. While it’s a failure on the offense, the entire responsibility can’t fall solely on Engatrand’s shoulders. Starting quarterback Justin Fields took a major stepback after showing some progress with the Steelers in limited action in 2024. After consistently missing reads and taking drive-stalling sacks, the passing game was stagnant. Despite a slight improvement after his benching, backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor isn’t a viable starting option long-term. But nothing was as wearying as watching Brady Cook struggle in his first NFL action for the last third of the season.