It had looked like Gregg Williams was poised to become the new defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, but a late entrant is reportedly trying to scuttle the deal.
According to JP Finlay of NBC Sports, the Washington Redskins are trying to set up an interview with Williams this week in a bid to make him their new defensive coordinator, as his deal with the Jets is not completely done.
Have heard that Gregg Williams contract with the Jets isn’t done deal. Redskins trying to secure a meeting before anything goes final, per source. Clock is ticking though.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 14, 2019
Redskins hope to set meeting w Gregg Williams up as soon as Tuesday. This would be for defensive coordinator position.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 14, 2019
The Jets had been the clear frontrunner to hire the veteran defensive coordinator who closed out last season as the interim coach of the Cleveland Browns. Washington is making an aggressive late play, however.
