Former Houston Texans Pro Bowl cornerback Aaron Glenn received a promotion Wednesday afternoon when he was named the New York Jets’ next head coach.
Now, he could be taking a Texan to the Big Apple to run his offense for the 2025 season.
According to MMQB’s Albert Breer, Texans quarterback coach Jerrod Johnson is one of three favorites to land the Jets offensive coordinator position this offseason. Rams tight ends coach and pass game coordinator Nick Caley and Las Vegas Raiders Scott Turner have reportedly already spoken to Glenn and seem like favorites to get the job.
Among those that I’d expect to be in the mix to be new Jets coach Aaron Glenn’s offensive coordinator: Rams pass-game coordinator Nick Caley, Texans QBs coach Jerrod Johnson and Vikings QBs coach Josh McCown.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 22, 2025
Minnesota Vikings QBs coach Josh McCown is also expected to receive consideration and has ties to the organization, which could bode well in his favorite.
Johnson just completed his second season with the Texans and is considered a rising star in the industry. Last season, several teams reached out to him to interview for offensive coordinator openings, including the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
A former Texas A&M standout quarterback, Johnson chose to remain in Houston and work with Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud. While the former No. 2 overall pick took a step back, he still led the Texans back to the playoffs and impressed in the postseason.
It’s unclear if offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik will be back with the Texans in 2025, but many believe Johnson would be the top internal candidate to replace the play-caller next fall.
Johnson’s relationship with Stroud has factored into the young gunslinger’s success over the past two seasons, so losing him would be detrimental to his growth.