Todd Downing: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

AFC Notes: Justin Fields, Stefon Diggs, Todd Downing, Jets, Patriots

New Jets QB Justin Fields is on his third team in the NFL with a chance to be a long-term starter. After some rough spots in his career to this point, Fields remains confident because of his work ethic and belief in his ability. “My confidence never left me,” Fields said, via Randy Lange of the team’s website.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Patriots WR Coach 'Excited' To Reunite With Top Free Agent Addition

After crossing paths with the Minnesota Vikings in 2018, New England Patriots wide receivers coach Todd Downing is familiar with free-agent addition Stefon Diggs.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / February 4

Mike Vrabel already back to habits that Titans fans were sick of

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is already back to the old habits that Tennessee Titans fans were sick of when he was in Nashville

Mike Vrabel is already up to his old antics that he became so well-known for with the Tennessee Titans.

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NFL News / New York Jets on SI / February 4

NFL Rumors: Patriots Hire Ex-Jets Play-Caller To Fill Important Role

One of the Jets' more prominent offensive coaches reportedly is joining an AFC East rival. Todd Downing, who spent the last two seasons as New York's pass-game coordinator, was hired as the Patriots' new wide receivers coach, according to a Monday report from Boston Sports Journal's Greg Bedard.

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New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / February 4

What hiring Todd Downing as wide receivers coach means for the Patriots

Downing will succeed Tyler Hughes as Patriots receivers coach in 2025. The New England Patriots have circled through multiple wide receiver coaches over the last few seasons.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / February 3

Patriots to hire Todd Downing as receivers coach

Another ex-colleague of Mike Vrabel‘s is set to reunite with him in New England.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 3

Patriots Hiring Todd Downing As WR Coach

According to Greg Bedard, the Patriots are hiring former Jets assistant Todd Downing as their next WR coach. Downing worked with new Patriots HC Mike Vrabel in Tennessee in a few different roles, including as the Titans’ offensive coordinator.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / December 13

Todd Downing ecstatic about 2 Jets who ‘do anything’ for team

In the NFL, the difference between good and great is sometimes a matter of effort. And for two New York Jets rookies, their desire to win has a chance to elevate them to the next level.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / November 20

New York Jets Latest Offensive Playcaller Has Been 'Terrible' In Key Stat

The New York Jets offense has been unable to find a groove this season and the problems seem to go all the way back at who calls the plays. Back in Week 6, the Jets made a change in play caller from Nathaniel Hackett to quarterbacks coach Todd Downing.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / November 16

NY Jets coach admits offense has undergone ‘lull in attitude’

Following a lopsided 31-6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals as 1.5-point road favorites, the New York Jets travel back home to host Anthony Richardson and the 4-6 Indianapolis Colts for their Week 11 clash.

New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Jets Coach Turns Heads With Claim About Aaron's Awful Offense

The New York Jets have struggled mightily to find ways to win games in 2024 regardless of who the coaching staff is. At 3-7 with two different offensive coordinators and head coaches, the Jets have struggled to find continuity when it matters most this season.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / November 8

NY Jets coach says rookie learning a ‘hard lesson’

In Week 9, the New York Jets powered past the Houston Texans with a 21-13 victory, ignited by a dynamic offensive surge in the second half after a sluggish start.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / October 18

Jets play-caller has advice for Aaron Rodgers after Davante Adams trade

Jets offensive play-caller Todd Downing offered Aaron Rodgers some humorous advice while speaking with reporters on Thursday.

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New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / October 14

Jets reportedly spoke to notable coaches about staff position

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New York Jets News / FirstSportz / October 13

Todd Downing aims to get Aaron Rodgers back on track ‘without setting off alarm’ amidst Robert Saleh firing chaos

The New York Jets have been disappointing 5 weeks into the 2024 NFL season. Aaron Rodgers has been a reason for the team’s struggles so far as the offense has yet to get into rhythm despite having immense potential.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Talk / October 11

Todd Downing: We're not sounding an alarm about Aaron Rodgers

Todd Downing met the media on Friday for the first time since he was bumped up to calling the Jets' offensive plays this week and the passing game coordinator

NFL News / Tennessee Titans on SI / October 10

Jets Promote Former Titans Coach

The Tennessee Titans offense used to be run by offensive coordinator Todd Downing from 2021-22, and now he will have another chance to showcase his abilities in the NFL.

New York Jets News / Field Level Media / October 10

Jets tab Todd Downing to call plays, demote Nathaniel Hackett

New York Jets quarterbacks coach and pass-game coordinator Todd Downing will call the offensive plays starting with Monday's game against the Buffalo Bills, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich announced Thursday.

New York Jets News / JetNation.com / October 10

Nate Hackett Stripped of Play Calling, Todd Downing up Next

New York Jets fans get what they’ve been calling for as failed play caller Nate Hackett earns himself a demotion with passing game coordinator Todd Downing taking over. The announcement was made today by head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / October 10