He ended up on the Jets’ radar because of a reputation fostered as a strong program culture-builder in the Big Ten during his second stint calling the shots.

The New York Jets put in a request to interview Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their head coach job, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reported. Hafley joined the Packers this past season after he was head coach at Boston College for four seasons,

The Jets have completed an interview with Mike Locksley for the Green & White's head coach position.

A Jets fan growing up, the Bellmore native has worked in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' front office in various roles since 2010.

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coach vacancy

The New York Jets interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for their head coach position Thursday. The meetings with Smith and Slowik gave the Jets 12 known candidates with whom they've spoken about their vacancy.

The Packers defense improved greatly under Jeff Hafley as the year went on, despite playing mostly without Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander.

The New York Jets interviewed Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph on Wednesday for their head coach position. Joseph, who was the Broncos' head coach from 2016-18 in his first stint with the team,