Tanner Engstrand

KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand is “firmly” on the radar for the Jets offensive coordinator vacancy.

With the Lions hiring John Morton as offensive coordinator and bypassing Engstrand, it makes plenty of sense for him to explore his other options. Wilson adds “many league sources expressed confidence [Engstrand] will land the job.” The assumed favorite for Jets offensive coordinator appeared to be Nick Caley, but it’s possible that the Jets just never expected Engstrand to actually be available. This could escalate quickly as the league moves to fill offensive coordinator chairs, and Engstrand would obviously have a huge role as playcaller in New York with Aaron Glenn coming up on the defensive side of the ball.