Frank Reich is back in the NFL, and this time, he’s heading to the Big Apple.
The former Colts head coach is set to take over as the New York Jets’ offensive coordinator, joining Aaron Glenn’s staff in what could be a pivotal move for a team looking to reboot its offense after a rough 2025 campaign. Glenn, entering his first season as head coach, didn’t mince words when explaining why Reich was his choice: “Frank has a rare combination of experience, creativity, and calm under pressure,” Glenn said. “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.”
And he’s not wrong. Reich’s résumé speaks for itself.
A longtime backup quarterback in the league, Reich transitioned into coaching and quickly made a name for himself as one of the more innovative offensive minds in football. His ability to build systems around his players’ strengths has been a calling card throughout his career - something the Jets desperately need after finishing 29th in both points per game and yards per play last season.
Reich takes over for Tanner Engstrand, who was let go after the offense sputtered throughout 2025. The Jets struggled to find rhythm, identity, or consistency - three things Reich has historically been able to instill in his units, even under less-than-ideal circumstances.
From 2018 to 2022, Reich served as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, leading them to a 40-33-1 record and a pair of playoff appearances. His time in Indy wasn’t without its challenges - a revolving door at quarterback made stability tough to come by - but Reich still managed to guide the team to a postseason win and a reputation for physical, smart football.
Most recently, Reich spent a season at Stanford, working alongside Andrew Luck, who took on a front office role as the program’s general manager. While it was a brief stint in college football, it kept Reich connected to the game and gave him a new vantage point as he returns to the pro ranks.
Now, he steps into a Jets situation that’s long needed a steady hand on the offensive side of the ball. With Glenn bringing a fresh voice to the head coaching role and Reich now in charge of the offense, the pieces are starting to take shape for a potential turnaround. Reich’s ability to adapt, diagnose defenses, and get the most out of his quarterbacks will be under the spotlight from the jump.
For a franchise that’s been searching for answers - especially on offense - this hire feels like a calculated swing at stability and experience. If Reich can bring even a fraction of the offensive efficiency he’s shown in the past, the Jets might finally have a foundation to build on.