On Oct. 8, after Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Robert Saleh following a 2-3 start, Ulbrich, who was the defensive coordinator, became the team’s interim coach. Johnson hoped Ulbrich would ignite a spark and lead Gang Green to the playoffs. However, Saleh’s firing had the opposite effect.

Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers' future with the New York Jets is still uncertain, but he offered some signs of positivity on Thursday. During an

Brian Flores, 43, is maybe the most fascinating candidate interviewed so far. He has previous head coaching experience after his three-year stint with the Dolphins (2019-21).

While Ulbrich was tasked with running the defense while also adding head coach duties, the Jets stumbled under his leadership in several different ways. New York went 3-9 with Ulbrich as the interim head coach and finished a once-promising season at a disastrous 5-12 mark.

Casting many lines The New York Jets are coming off one of the most dismal seasons in a history of dismal seasons. So much was expected from Aaron Rodgers, and so little was delivered. That led to the firing of Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich finishing out as the interim coach.

As the New York Jets seek to hire a new head coach and general manager this offseason after a dreadful 2024 campaign, there isn't much optimism that

Woody Johnson expressed confidence in his and the organization’s ability to find the right general manager and head coach to turn the Jets around.

1. Familiar position: Saturday marked Woody Johnson's 25th anniversary as the owner of the Jets. On Jan. 11, 2000, he purchased the team from the Leon Hess estate for $635 million, which was a record for an NFL franchise at the time. Forbes recently valued the Jets at $6.9 billion -- roughly 10 times Johnson's original investment.

The New York Jets, in a season that began with Super Bowl expectations, started the 2024 season with a 2-3 record after five games. They'd go 3-9 the rest

Black Monday in the NFL has come and gone. And while there are a lot of questions about who the Jets will be able to attract for their open head coach and general manger positions, thanks to the unsteady leadership of owner Woody Johnson, they suddenly have a surprising advantage heading into this hiring cycle.

The Falcons completed a virtual interview with Jeff Ulbrich for the organization’s defensive coordinator position, the team announced Wednesday afternoon.

Ulbrich was thrust into the role of the Jets' interim head coach on Oct. 8, five games into the 2024 NFL season, after Robert Saleh was dismissed. Before that, he served as the team's defensive coordinator since January 2021. With Ulbrich at the helm, the team went 3-9, completing the regular season with a 32-20 victory over AFC East rival Miami.