After spending a season in the college ranks, Frank Reich is heading back to the NFL.
The New York Jets are hiring Reich as their new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday. The team later announced the news.
“Frank has a rare combination of experience, creativity, and calm under pressure,” Jets coach Aaron Glenn said in a statement. “He’s lived this game from every angle — as a quarterback in this league and as a coach who’s led offenses at the highest level. He is unique in his ability to see the game for what it is right now and adapt when appropriate. Frank understands offense and how to utilize the strengths of players. I am looking forward to how he will help this team have success.”
Somewhat stunningly, the Jets parted ways with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand in late January. The timing was surprising, but New York has moved swiftly in bringing in Reich, who carries a wealth of NFL coaching — and playing — experience. Reich was among a pool of familiar names whom the Jets interviewed for the position, including Greg Roman and Darrell Bevell, who also got second interviews.
Reich, 64, played 13 seasons in the NFL, mostly as a backup quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, but spent the 1996 campaign with the Jets, starting seven games, and was, consequently, a teammate of Glenn, who was a defensive back.
Serving as the senior adviser for Stanford football ahead of his Jets hiring, Reich was the Cardinal’s interim head coach in 2025.
It marked his return to coaching after an ill-fated stint as the Carolina Panthers head coach in 2023.
