According to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, several Jets coaches believed they would be retained for 2026 at season’s end, but Glenn altered his plan in the final week, leading to multiple firings and a surprising staff shakeup.
Engstrand’s departure adds to a wave of changes as Glenn looks to reset the offensive framework. The Jets are reportedly targeting Frank Reich to become the new offensive coordinator, signaling a major strategic shift for the unit after last season’s struggles.
The move leaves Glenn with a tight timeline to rebuild, needing to identify and hire an offensive and a defensive coordinator, along with a number of assistant coaches. With the hiring process already lengthy and many teams ahead, New York faces a challenging search in a competitive market.
This upheaval comes as Glenn’s tenure is under scrutiny: after a season that saw Justin Fields struggle at quarterback and a defense that did not record a single interception, the Jets’ leadership has given him less runway than a typical rebuilding year might suggest. The rapid staff changes raise questions about whether the plan will pay dividends in 2026.
