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NY Jets hiring Miles Austin to be team’s wide receivers coach?

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New NY Jets head coach Robert Saleh seems to be wasting no time putting together his staff. Along with the rumored hiring of offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, another name has popped up as a rumored candidate.

Former NFL wide receiver Miles Austin has been connected to the Jets via numerous sources with rumors pointing to him being named the team’s next wide receivers coach.

ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported on Friday that Austin is “a name to watch” for the Jets noting a few connections he has to the team.