FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — The Jets are reportedly expected to hire Hall of Famer Kevin Greene as their outside linebackers coach.
Citing sources, the Sporting News’ Alex Marvez reported on the imminent hire Friday.
Greene will replace Mark Collins, who was one of five Jets assistants fired after the team’s 5-11 season. Collins has since been hired as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ linebackers coach.
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Greene, 54, served as the Green Bay Packers’ outside linebackers coach from 2009-13, where he helped mold Clay Matthews into an instant star.