Jets News: Josh McCown Reportedly Interviewing for HC Job After Vikings' Playoff Exit

The New York Jets are considering a former veteran quarterback in their head coaching search.

Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reported that the Jets will hold a virtual interview on Friday with Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown to discuss their head coaching vacancy.

The Jets also completed an interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores on Friday.

McCown just finished his first season as the Vikings quarterbacks coach and served as the Carolina Panthers quarterbacks coach in 2023. He played 16 seasons in the NFL.

McCown played in 102 games and made 76 starts in his NFL career. He compiled an overall record of 23-53 while throwing for 17,731 yards with 98 touchdowns and 82 interceptions. He spent 2017 and 2018 with the Jets, starting 16 games for the franchise.

McCown was a candidate for the Houston Texans in 2021 and 2022 but the team opted to hire David Culley and Lovie Smith respectively. His stint as the Panthers quarterbacks coach saw limited development for then-rookie Bryce Young but his work with Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, a former teammate of his with the Jets, revitalized his stock.

New York has had an extensive coaching search, with other notable candidates being Detroit Lions defensive quarterback Aaron Glenn, recently hired New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former Tennessee Titans head coach Arthur Smith. The Jets are coming off of a 5-12 season and have numerous roster questions heading into 2025.