Former New York Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand has already landed a new job in the NFL, despite only getting fired this week.
The Atlanta Falcons are hiring him as their offensive passing game coordinator under new head coach Kevin Stefanski.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport says Engstrand has had lots of interest in the past couple of days but Atlanta have won the race to secure his signature after he was let go by the Jets on Tuesday.
Following a 3-14 season, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn made the decision to search for a new play caller on offense.
Glenn and Engstrand had been discussing Engstrand’s role in the past several days before the sides agreed to move on.
Engstrand, a first-time play caller, worked with Glenn for four years as an assistant in Detroit before Glenn hired him to run the Jets’ offense. But New York struggled on offense for most of the season with subpar quarterback play a major reason.
Former New York Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand has been hired by the Falcons
He will serve as offensive passing game coordinator under new head coach Kevin Stefanski
Justin Fields, signed in the offseason, started only nine games before he was benched in favor of veteran Tyrod Taylor. Undrafted rookie Brady Cook started the final four games because of injuries to Fields and Taylor.
The Jets finished last in the NFL in yards passing and 29th in both total yards per game and points per game.Â
Star wide receiver Garrett Wilson missed 10 games with a knee injury. But New York’s running game behind Breece Hall, who had the first 1,000-yard season of his four-year career, was a bright spot while finishing 11th in the league.
Glenn said after the season he would evaluate the players, himself and his staff and move forward based on how those discussions went. It appeared Engstrand would return in his coordinator role, but Glenn decided to change course.
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Fired Jets coach Tanner Engstrand lands instant NFL return… despite a terrible season in New York