The New York Jets are adding another name to their lengthy list of head coach interviews.
The Jets have requested permission to speak to Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their head coaching job, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB. Hafley is expected to interview later this week.
Per source, the Jets have requested to interview Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their HC job. The Jersey native has four years of head coaching experience, at Boston College (2020-23), and led a Top 5 unit this year.
Looks like that one happens end of this week.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 15, 2025
Hafley just finished his first season as the Packers’ defensive coordinator. He was widely heralded for the work he did with the unit, which allowed 315.6 yards per game on the season, the sixth-best mark in the NFL. Though the Packers lost to Philadelphia in the NFC Wild Card round, Hafley’s defense did hold the Eagles to 290 total yards in the defeat.
Notably, Hafley also has head coaching experience, albeit at the college level with Boston College.
The Jets’ search appears to be wide open at this point after their apparent top choice went elsewhere. Another candidate may be emerging as their top choice, but they are still casting a wide net at this point.
