Report: Jets to interview Rivera for head coach opening

The New York Jets are slated to interview Ron Rivera for their head coaching vacancy this week, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Rivera is expected to be the first of many interviews for the Jets, Pelissero reports.

The 62-year-old comes with 13 years of head coaching experience with the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders. Rivera recently spent four seasons with the Commanders from 2020-2023, going 26-40-1 with one playoff appearance. He was fired after a 4-13 campaign in 2023.

However, Rivera's time with the Panthers was successful, as he posted a 76-63-1 record with four postseason berths. His best year came in 2015 as the Panthers went 15-1 in the regular season and made Super Bowl 50, where they were defeated by the Denver Broncos.

Former Jets head coach Rex Ryan said Monday he expects to speak with the franchise about the job.

The Jets are on the hunt for both a new head coach and general manager after firing Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas midseason. They are in the midst of a disappointing 4-12 campaign despite entering the year with Super Bowl expectations due to a talented roster that features the likes of Aaron Rodgers.