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 Jets formally interviewed Ulbrich for their opening. Ulbrich was thrown into the role of interim head coach on Oct. 8 after Robert Saleh was fired. The Jets went 3-9 under Ulbrich and finished 5-12 overall. Ulbrich is very popular among the players and in the Jets’ building, but he is considered a long shot to keep the job.

The New York Jets are planning to interview Maryland football coach Mike Locksley on Friday, according to the NFL Network.

The New York Jets interviewed interim coach Jeff Ulbrich on Monday for their head coach vacancy. Ulbrich, the team's defensive coordinator the past four seasons, went 3-9 after replacing the fired Robert Saleh on Oct.

The Jets' interview process will include at least one meeting with a college coach. The team will speak with Mike Locksley today,

Former head coach Robert Saleh was fired by the team all the way back in October. At the time, New York had a 2-3 record. After turning things over to interim Jeff Ulbrich, it didn’t go much better. The Jets finished the 2024 NFL season at 5-12.

The Atlanta Falcons will have their fourth different defensive coordinator in as many seasons when Jeff Ulbrich arrives in Flowery Branch.

The New York Jets interviewed interim coach Jeff ... Ulbrich is the ninth known candidate to talk to the Jets about their coaching job. New York has also interviewed Darren Rizzi, Steve Spagnuolo ...

“I’m excited to welcome Aaron Glenn home as the head coach of the New York Jets,” owner Woody Johnson said in a statement. “Aaron earned this opportunity through almost three decades of NFL experience — 10 with us as a player and a scout.

Of course, we said the same thing last year, and both ended up returning to the team for another shot at a championship in Detroit. Because the Lions earned a first-round bye in the postseason, Johnson and Glenn can start interviewing virtually for coaching positions starting this Wednesday (January 8),

The New York Jets interviewed Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. for their head coach vacancy.

The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources informed of the situation. The team announced the hire shortly after the report.