{"id":263938,"date":"2026-01-27T14:56:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T19:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=263938"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T19:56:10","slug":"jets-to-part-ways-with-tanner-engstrand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/01\/27\/jets-to-part-ways-with-tanner-engstrand\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets to Part Ways With Tanner Engstrand"},"content":{"rendered":"

The offseason will continue to shake things up. Every team is expected to make moves in both their roster and their coaching staff. Thus far, few teams have had as many big changes as the New York Jets. Entering January, the team was looking for Steve Wilks replacement as defensive coordinator. Now, he won’t be the only coordinator position that will look different. Despite leading New York to a top ten running game<\/a>, the failures of the passing game have led to steep consequences. Unfortunately, after only one season as offensive coordinator, Tanner Engstrand will not return to the staff in 2026<\/a>. As a result, Aaron Glenn will need to think fast to replace both coordinator positions.<\/p>\n

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Jets to Part Ways With Tanner Engstrand<\/h2>\n

As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the New York Jets will no longer retain Tanner Engstrand’s services. The longtime Detroit Lions<\/a> assistant coach joined Aaron Glenn’s staff last year to serve as his offensive coordinator. The move was a calculated risk at the time. While Engstrand had no prior OC experience in the NFL before, he spent the previous five seasons on the Detroit Lions offensive staff. He worked closely with Lions offensive coordinator and future Chicago Bears<\/a> head coach Ben Johnson<\/a>. Engstrand spent time as both tight ends coach and passing game coordinator in Detroit, aiding in the development of premier tight ends like TJ Hockenson<\/a> and Sam LaPorta<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Jets HC Aaron Glenn and Tanner Engstrand had multiple conversations about the role moving forward. Ultimately, they made the mutual decision to move on. The Jets\u2019 search for a new OC will start immediately. https:\/\/t.co\/Cvl6UzDa2k<\/a><\/p>\n

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n