Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand is heading to the New York Jets. Engstrand will follow new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, who has been Detroit’s defensive coordinator for the last four seasons.
The 42-year-old Engstrand has been with the Lions since 2020, first as an offensive assistant and then working his way up to passing game coordinator. He was the offensive coordinator of the DC Defenders of the XFL prior to joining the Lions.
Engstrand was speculated to be one of the top internal candidates to take over the offensive coordinator duties once Ben Johnson departed to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears. The Lions opted to bring in John Morton instead.
Engstrand’s departure has been widely anticipated for several days, especially after Detroit hired David ShawDetroit hired David Shaw into Engstrand’s role.