New York Jets head coach history

Robert Saleh

Saleh is the head coach for the New York Jets since the 2021 season, a total of four years.

Adam Gase

Gase was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years. Gase's record as the team's head coach was 9-23-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in New York Jets history.

Todd Bowles

Bowles was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 2015-2018 seasons, a total of four years.

Rex Ryan

Ryan was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 2009-2014 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2009-2010) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Ryan in playoff games.

Eric Mangini

Mangini was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Mangini in playoff games.

Herman Edwards

Edwards was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 2001-2005 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001-2002, 2004) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Edwards in playoff games.

Al Groh

Groh was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 2000 season. Groh's record as the team's head coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in New York Jets history.

Bill Parcells

Parcells was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 1997-1999 seasons, a total of three years. Parcells' record as the team's head coach was 29-19-0, making him the most successful head coach in New York Jets history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1998) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Parcells in playoff games.

Rich Kotite

Kotite was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. Kotite's record as the team's head coach was 4-28-0, making him the least successful head coach in New York Jets history.

Pete Carroll

Carroll was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 1994 season.

Bruce Coslet

Coslet was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 1990-1993 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Coslet in playoff games.

Joe Walton

Walton was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 1983-1989 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1985-1986) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Walton in playoff games.

Walt Michaels

Michaels was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 1977-1982 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1981-1982) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Michaels in playoff games.

Lou Holtz

Holtz was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 1976 season. Holtz's record as the team's head coach was 3-10-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in New York Jets history.

Charley Winner

Winner was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 1974-1975 seasons, a total of two years.

Weeb Ewbank

Ewbank was the head coach for the New York Jets in the 1963-1973 seasons, a total of eleven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1968-1969) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Ewbank in playoff games. In 1968, the New York Jets faced off against the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. The Jets won, 16-7.

Bulldog Turner

Turner was the head coach for the New York Titans in the 1962 season.

Sammy Baugh

Baugh was the head coach for the New York Titans in the 1960-1961 seasons, a total of two years. Baugh's record as the team's head coach was 14-14-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in New York Jets history.


New York Jets head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Robert Saleh 2021-2024 20-39-0 33.9% 0-0
Adam Gase 2019-2020 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Todd Bowles 2015-2018 23-40-0 36.5% 0-0
Rex Ryan 2009-2014 46-50-0 47.9% 4-2
Eric Mangini 2006-2008 23-25-0 47.9% 0-1
Herman Edwards 2001-2005 39-41-0 48.8% 2-3
Al Groh 2000 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0
Bill Parcells 1997-1999 29-19-0 60.4% 1-1
Rich Kotite 1995-1996 4-28-0 12.5% 0-0
Pete Carroll 1994 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Bruce Coslet 1990-1993 26-38-0 40.6% 0-1
Joe Walton 1983-1989 53-57-1 48.2% 1-2
Walt Michaels 1977-1982 39-47-1 45.4% 2-2
Lou Holtz 1976 3-10-0 23.1% 0-0
Charley Winner 1974-1975 10-18-0 35.7% 0-0
Weeb Ewbank 1963-1973 71-77-6 48.1% 2-1
Bulldog Turner 1962 5-9-0 35.7% 0-0
Sammy Baugh 1960-1961 14-14-0 50.0% 0-0

New York Jets head coach facts

  • Sammy Baugh was the first head coach in Jets history in 1960.
  • Weeb Ewbank coached the most seasons as the Jets's head coach at eleven seasons.
  • Robert Saleh is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.