He ended up on the Jets’ radar because of a reputation fostered as a strong program culture-builder in the Big Ten during his second stint calling the shots.

The New York Jets are exploring the college ranks amid their head coaching search. The team announced on Friday that it completed an interview with

The Jets have completed an interview with Mike Locksley for the Green & White's head coach position.

A Jets fan growing up, the Bellmore native has worked in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' front office in various roles since 2010.

The New York Jets interviewed Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Maryland coach Mike Locksley on Friday for their head coach vacancy. The team also spoke to Tampa Bay ...

The New York Jets interviewed Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on Sunday for their head coach vacancy. Whitt is in his first season leading the defense for the Commanders, who forced five turnovers in their stunning 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night to advance to the NFC championship for the first time in

(AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)(AP/Barry Reeger) The New York Jets interviewed Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Maryland coach Mike Locksley on Friday for their head ...

With Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, five head coaching vacancies remain. The Jets, Saints, Jaguars, Raiders and Cowboys are still in the hunt. Johnson, who was Detroit’s offensive coordinator, agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach on Monday, two days after the No. 1 seeded Lions lost to Washington.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart put his team in the final ballot of US LBM Coaches Poll ahead of two teams that reached the CFP semifinals.

Locksley has never coached in the NFL before. Prior to joining Maryland as their head coach, he spent three years at Alabama ultimately becoming their offensive coordinator. He’s been with the Terrapins since 2019 and after a rough first two seasons (5-12, 3-11 Conference Record combined), Maryland showed signs of improvement in 2021.

(This story was updated because reports of Goodwin's firing was confirmed.) Defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin will not return to Clemson football for the 2025 season. Goodwin kept Clemson's ...

Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, Arizona Cardinals Drew Petzing, New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Flores ...