The bottom officially dropped out for Rex in 2014. The Jets finished with their worst record during the Ryan era at 4-12, capped by a humiliating 48-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills in a game that was relocated to Detroit’s Ford Field due to a major winter storm that crippled the city of Buffalo.

The New York Jets interviewed Rex Ryan for their head coaching position, but have reportedly already passed on the former head coach.

The New York Jets’ next head coach reportedly will not be Rex Ryan. Ryan, 62, has been vocal about wanting a chance to return. He interviewed with the team last week, but it could be one-and-done in terms of those chats.

For potential New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, this may be especially important given that he’s never held a head coaching position before and will likely need to lean on those around him for support.

If all goes well this Tuesday afternoon, the New York Jets will land their head coach for the 2025 season. The Jets have interviewed a plethora of candidates this coaching cycle, including but not limited to Mike Vrabel,