Aaron Glenn returns for his second season as the Jets’ head coach after the team finished 3-14 last year. Veteran coach Frank Reich takes over as offensive coordinator, and Geno Smith comes over from the Raiders to start at quarterback. Breece Hall returns as the primary running back. Hall missed Week 4 with a quad injury. The Jets return seven of their top eight pass catchers from last year, including Adonai Mitchell, Isaiah Williams, Garrett Wilson, and tight end Mason Taylor. The offensive line returns Olu Fashanu, Josh Myers, Joe Tippmann, and Armand Membou, while adding Dylan Parham and Jordan Meredith from the Raiders. Parham missed Week 4 with a knee injury.

Brian Duker takes over as the new defensive coordinator, while Glenn handles defensive play-calling. The Jets return key tacklers from last year, including David Onyemata, Harrison Phillips, Jowon Briggs, Jamien Sherwood, Will McDonald, and Kiko Mauigoa, while adding T’Vondre Sweat from the Titans, Demario Davis from the Saints, Joseph Ossai from the Bengals, and rookie David Bailey from Texas Tech. Onyemata suffered a groin injury in Week 2 and was placed on injured reserve. The secondary returns Azareye’h Thomas, Brandon Stephens, Jarvis Brownlee Jr., Malachi Moore, and Andre Cisco, while adding Minkah Fitzpatrick from Pittsburgh, Dane Belton from the Giants, and Nahshon Wright from the Bears.

Chris Banjo is back for his second season as special teams coordinator. Jason Sanders has handled the field goal duties. Austin McNamara is back as punter. Isaiah Williams had two punt-return touchdowns last year, and Kene Nwangwu scored a touchdown on a kickoff return. The Jets entered the season looking to become more competitive in the AFC East under their two new coordinators. New York has opened the season 1-3 after dropping three straight games. Geno Smith has protected the football despite the slow