TANNER ENGSTRAND begins his first season as offensive coordinator for the New York Jets, after joining Aaron Glenn's staff in February.

Engstrand brings over five years of NFL coaching experience, after previously serving in various offensive roles on Detroit's coaching staff. Most recently, Engstrand held the role of passing game coordinator for the Lions (2023-24).

This past season (2024), Engstrand helped the Lions offense finish top of the League in multiple categories, including most points scored (564), most touchdowns scored (70), second-most total net yards (6,962) and the most first downs (410). Under Engstrand, Detroit became only the fifth team in NFL history to produce at least 6,500 total net yards and 70 touchdowns in a season (2024). Individually, Engstrand saw Detroit WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and WR Jameson Williams reach 1,000 receiving yards, with St. Brown earning First-Team All-Pro honors for the second consecutive season.

Additionally, Engstrand helped the 2024 Lions record the second most net passing yards (4,474), the highest completion percentage (72.4%), fourth most passing touchdowns (39), second highest passer rating (112.6), and second most yards per pass attempt (8.56). Detroit's pass game last season, led by QB Jared Goff, reached new heights under Engstrand with Goff ranking among the NFL's most efficient quarterbacks in NFL history. Goff's nine games with a 75.0%+ completion percentage established a new single season-best in NFL history (min. 15 attempts/game). Additionally, Goff recorded six games with a 130.0+ passer rating, one of only eight quarterbacks in NFL history to do so in a season (min. 15 attempts/game). Engstrand helped Goff finish second in the NFL in passing yards last season (4,629), second in completion percentage (72.4%), and second in passer rating (111.8).

During Engstrand's first season as passing game coordinator (2023), Detroit finished second in the NFL in net passing yards (4,401), tied for fourth in passing touchdowns (30), and fifth in yards per attempt (7.60). Under Engstrand's guidance, First-Team All-Pro St. Brown led the NFL in 100-yard receiving games (nine), ranked second in receptions (119), and third in receiving yards (1,515). Engstrand also saw Goff lead the NFL in passing first downs (227), finish second in passing yards (4,575), and fourth in passing touchdowns (30).

Prior to solely serving as the team's passing game coordinator, Engstrand oversaw Detroit's tight ends in 2022, in addition to elevated responsibilities in the team's passing game. That season, Detroit's tight ends combined for 12 touchdown receptions on the year, establishing a new single-season franchise record. Additionally, the Lions also had three different tight ends produce a multi-touchdown game in 2022, becoming the first team in NFL history to do so.

Engstrand began his NFL coaching career in 2020 as an offensive assistant with the Lions before being promoted to Offensive Quality Control for the 2021 season. Prior to that, he served as the offensive coordinator for the XFL's DC Defenders (2019-20) after previously spending time at the University of Michigan as an offensive analyst (2018-19).

A graduate of San Diego State (SDSU), Engstrand played quarterback for the Aztecs (2003-04) and at Grossmont College (2000-02) where he earned first team all-conference and academic All-American honors during the 2002 season. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics from SDSU in 2005 and started his coaching career at the University of San Diego as a graduate assistant shortly thereafter, before serving in various roles for the program (2005-18).

Engstrand earned a master's degree in business administration from the University of San Diego in 2007. Engstrand and his wife, Lauren, have one daughter, Paislyn and two sons, Wyatt and Colton.

FLIGHT PATH

New York Jets | 2025-Present

Offensive Coordinator 2025-Present

Detroit Lions | 2020-24

Passing Game Coordinator 2023-24

Tight Ends/Passing Game Coordinator 2022

Offensive Quality Control 2021

Offensive Assistant 2020

DC Defenders (XFL) | 2019-20

Offensive Coordinator 2019-20

University of Michigan | 2018-19

Offensive Analyst 2018-19

University of San Diego | 2005-18

Asst. Head Coach/Off. Coord./QBs 2013-18

Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks 2011-12

QBs/Pass Game Coord./RBs 2007-10

Graduate Assistant 2005-06

PLAYING CAREER

San Diego State (QB) 2003-04

Grossmont College (QB) 2000-02