For the second time in three years, the Jets will conduct a search for an offensive coordinator.
The team and Mike LaFleur have parted ways after two seasons together. according to The Post’s Brian Costello. New York – which allows LaFleur to pursue other options – will begin his trial on Thursday.
It’s been a difficult year for the Jets and their offense, a unit that has stalled throughout the year due to injuries and inconsistencies at Zach Wilson and Mike White. Joe Flacco started four games including the season finale.
The New York offensive didn’t score a touchdown in their last three games, losing to Jacksonville, Seattle and Miami. The 17.4 point-per-game average was the fourth-lowest in the NFL.
After hiring Robert Saleh, the head coach brought LaFleur from the 49ers, where he previously served as San Francisco’s passing game coordinator. New York then drafted BYU’s Zach Wilson with the No. 2 pick, positioning him as their quarterback of the future.
But the Jets only finished 4-13 in 2021 as Wilson missed the period with a PCL injury.
The Jets and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur have parted ways. Bill Kostroun
The Jets finished 2022 7-10 — ending the year on a six-game losing streak, losing seven of their last eight games — and their offense was lagged behind quarterback inconsistencies and a season-ending injury to rookie running back Breece Hall thrown back. They benched Wilson, lost White to injury and still had to restart Wilson.