The New York Jets have added to their coaching staff, bringing on Seth Ryan as the team’s new passing game coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday. This marks a notable step in Ryan’s coaching career as he assumes a key role within the Jets’ offensive staff.
Seth Ryan is no stranger to the NFL environment. He is the son of former NFL head coach Rex Ryan, who led the Jets from 2009 to 2014 and took the team to back-to-back AFC Championship Games during his tenure. Although known for his defensive philosophy, Rex Ryan’s legacy in New York adds familiarity to Seth Ryan’s arrival.
Seth Ryan has been building experience in NFL coaching circles over the past several years. Prior to joining the Jets, he most recently served as an assistant coach with the Detroit Lions, where he contributed as the team’s assistant wide receivers coach. There, he helped in the development of one of the league’s emerging passing attacks under head coach Dan Campbell and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
His coaching journey began after a collegiate playing career at Clemson, where he was a walk-on wide receiver and part of the team during its rise under head coach Dabo Swinney. While Ryan did not have a starting role, his time in one of the top college programs offered valuable exposure to high-level football operations.
By joining the Jets, Ryan will now work closely with the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach to help elevate the team’s air attack. The passing game coordinator typically collaborates on designing pass plays, scripting portions of the offensive game plan, and supporting quarterback development. The Jets will be looking to improve their offense after struggling in recent seasons, and Ryan’s addition reflects a continued effort to refresh the coaching approach.
Further details on the team’s complete offensive staff alignment have not yet been made official by the Jets organization. The addition of Seth Ryan is the latest in what may be a series of offseason coaching moves aimed at energizing the offense ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
