Overview

• The Jets conducted interviews with five new general manager candidates, including Ryan Grigson, Chris Spielman, Darren Mougey, Trey Brown, and Lance Newmark.
• This brings the total number of GM candidates interviewed to 13, following the November firing of former GM Joe Douglas.
• Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi also interviewed for the Jets' head coaching vacancy, making him the eighth known candidate for the role.
• Rizzi, a New Jersey native, has extensive coaching experience, including leading the Saints to a 3-5 record as interim head coach and a long tenure as a special teams coordinator.
• The Jets are expected to continue their search, with potential second-round interviews for GM candidates and virtual interviews with playoff team coaches beginning soon.