Fri Jan 31 15:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Jets Eye Lions Pass Game Coordinator for Offensive Coordinator Role
**DETROIT, MI –** The Detroit Lions face the potential loss of another key coaching member, with the New York Jets reportedly in serious talks with Lions pass game coordinator Tanner Engstrand for their offensive coordinator position.
According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Jets are engaged in “substantive discussions” with Engstrand. Reporter Aaron Wilson further fueled speculation, stating sources “expressed confidence” in Engstrand securing the job.
Engstrand, who joined the Lions in 2020, steadily climbed the ranks, progressing from offensive assistant to tight ends coach/pass game coordinator before focusing solely on the latter role. While considered a potential successor to former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, the team instead hired John Morton.
The Jets’ interest in Engstrand is unsurprising, given their new head coach, Aaron Glenn, served as the Lions’ defensive coordinator for four years. While Glenn hasn’t yet hired anyone from his former team, his staff is still under construction. Engstrand is competing against other candidates, including Rams’ Nick Caley and Raiders’ Scott Turner.
The situation highlights the potential for further staff departures from the Lions organization. The outcome of the Jets’ search remains to be seen.
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