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There are going to be 10 new head coaches hired this offseason after the Bills created the latest opening by firing Sean McDermott on Monday. Four jobs — the Giants, Falcons, Dolphins and Titans — have already been filled — with John Harbaugh, Kevin Stefanski, Jeff Hafley and Robert Saleh, respectively.
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Jets have competition for this defensive coordinator target
The New York Jets have competition for potential defensive coordinator target Daronte Jones.
During Martindale’s final season as defensive coordinator, the Giants tied with the Ravens for the league lead in takeaways (31). After registering a league low four takeaways, Glenn and the Jets have to be salivating at the possibility of adding a coordinator who can get the ball back for their offense consistently.
Aaron Glenn often spoke last offseason about wanting to move in silence — not chasing headlines and attention like the New York Jets often have in the past — and that appears to have carried over into 2026 as he rebuilds his coaching staff.
Christian Parker interviewed with both the Cowboys and Packers on Wednesday, but Dallas was ready to make a decision.
The New York Jets have lost defensive coordinator candidate, Miami Dolphins coach, Mathieu Araujo to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The New York Jets have been looking to fill their vacant defensive coordinator position but things have been eerily quiet. Last offseason, it seemed like each d