He ended up on the Jets’ radar because of a reputation fostered as a strong program culture-builder in the Big Ten during his second stint calling the shots.

The Jets have begun conducting interviews to fill their head coach and general manager vacancies. Jets Chairman Woody Johnson is leading the search and hired The 33rd Team in a support role to help identify and vet candidates in addition to coordinate interviews.

Could Maryland football's mastermind be Broadway-bound? The New York Jets have officially completed an interview with University of Maryland head coach Mike Locksley, fueling speculation about a major shake-up in the NFL coaching scene if he was to jump ship.

The New York Jets announced they have interviewed University of Maryland head coach Mike Locksley for their vacant head coaching role.

Locksley has never coached in the NFL before. Prior to joining Maryland as their head coach, he spent three years at Alabama ultimately becoming their offensive coordinator. He’s been with the Terrapins since 2019 and after a rough first two seasons (5-12, 3-11 Conference Record combined), Maryland showed signs of improvement in 2021.

A Jets fan growing up, the Bellmore native has worked in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' front office in various roles since 2010.

The New York Jets are planning to interview Maryland football coach Mike Locksley on Friday, according to the NFL Network.

Casting many lines The New York Jets are coming off one of the most dismal seasons in a history of dismal seasons. So much was expected from Aaron Rodgers, and so little was delivered. That led to the firing of Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich finishing out as the interim coach.

The Jets have completed an interview with Mike Locksley for the Green & White's head coach position.