New York Jets News & Rumors

Darren Mougey To Control Jets’ Roster; Latest On Team’s Coaching Staff

Woody Johnson confirmed earlier this week the Jets are adjusting their power structure. Both Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey will report to ownership, signaling a shift from the Joe Douglas-Robert Saleh regime — in which only the GM did so. Even as Glenn will carry more weight in the Jets’ organization compared to Saleh, the team is still giving its new GM a significant role

Mougey will control the Jets’ 53-man roster, according to the New York Post’s Brian Costello. Like Mike Vrabel in New England, however, Glenn will be expected to have a significant voice in personnel. Johnson has already referred to Mougey as Glenn’s sidekick, Costello offers, pointing to the Jets needing to sign off on a coach-centric power structure to bring in Glenn, who was viewed as one of this coaching cycle’s top options.

Even as Glenn’s voice will be the most powerful in the room, this will give Mougey a significant opportunity. The latter has also previously worked for a team that has used its head coach as the personnel centerpiece, with the Broncos giving Sean Payton that power upon trading for him in 2023. Mougey had climbed to director of player personnel in 2021, doing enough to rise from John Elway staffer to GM George Paton‘s top lieutenant in Denver.

While the Broncos moved onto treacherous terrain during the Paton-Mougey period by trading for Russell Wilson and pairing him with the overmatched Nathaniel Hackett — months before his Jets hire — the team also managed to make the playoffs despite a record $90MM-plus dead money bill. Mougey was not a GM candidate anywhere else, and only 32 of these jobs are available. Johnson made a point to note he would let Glenn and Mougey run the show this year, but after the owner irked many in the Jets’ front office and coaching staff by meddling in 2024, it may take a bit to convince Jets fans he will stay out of those matters.

Coach-centric setups have also provided tremendous success in other cities, as the Andy Reid, Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan and Pete Carroll tenures illustrated over the past decade and change. Those teams have successful GMs in place (Brett Veach, Les Snead, John Lynch, John Schneider), but they ride shotgun — past tense in the case of Schneider, who has outlasted Carroll in Seattle — as Mougey will alongside Glenn in New York.

Elsewhere on the Jets’ staff, 9News’ Mike Klis reports they are finalizing a deal that would install Chris Banjo as their special teams coordinator. This follows a report that indicated Banjo was on Glenn’s radar. Banjo, 34, played 10 NFL seasons — two of those under Payton (and Glenn) in New Orleans — and has been the Broncos’ assistant ST coach since 2023. Denver already lost top ST coach Mike Westhoff around midseason, and Payton fired STC Ben Kotwica at season’s end. The team now may be set for a full-on overhaul in that department, with Saints interim HC Darren Rizzi still an option — depending on whom the Saints hire as their next leader. Although Westhoff and Kotwica held key roles, Banjo still resided in Denver as Marvin Mims went 2-for-2 in first-team All-Pro nods at punt returner.

The Jets have Lions assistant Tanner Engstrand as a strong candidate to become their next OC, and Glenn’s tight ends coach would further point to the ex-Ben Johnson lieutenant coming aboard. Steve Heiden is leaving his post as Lions tight ends coach to become the Jets’ O-line coach, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero adds.

A former NFL tight end, Heiden has spent most of his coaching career in charge of that position. His only season coaching O-linemen came in 2018, when he served as the assistant O-line coach under Steve Wilks in Arizona. Wilks is now in place as the Jets’ DC, while Pelissero identifies Engstrand as the OC frontrunner.

As the Jets give Heiden the chance to make an interesting transition, they are moving on from their O-line and tight ends coaches. Keith Carter, assistant O-line coach Ben Wilkerson and TEs coach Ron Middleton are out, according to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Carter came over to join Hackett in 2023, making it rather unsurprising Glenn will not retain him. Middleton and Wilkerson each came to New York during Mike LaFleur‘s OC tenure.

Bears, Jaguars, Jets Request Interview With Commanders’ David Blough

David Blough‘s quarterback career lasted through the 2023 season, and the veteran reserve opted to transition to coaching before his 30th birthday. He is already generating extensive interest about moving up the ladder.

The Commanders hired Blough last year, and he spent the season as their assistant QBs coach. As teams observed the success Jayden Daniels enjoyed this season, Blough’s name is already in the mix for a move into a key role. Some of his former coaches are interested in bringing him aboard as QBs coach.

The Bears, Jaguars and Jets have submitted requests to interview Blough, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo tweets. Chicago is eyeing him for its pass-game coordinator job, while Jacksonville and New York want to speak with him about coming aboard as QBs coach. The Bears may no longer be interested, at least regarding the pass-game coordinator position, as ex-Jaguars OC Press Taylor took that job Wednesday night.

Blough, 29, has an extensive history with Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn but did not overlap with Liam Coen. The new Jags HC has taken an extensive interest in Washington’s staff, with the Jags interviewing Commanders QBs coach Tavita Pritchard for their offensive coordinator role Wednesday. Pritchard landing that gig could make Blough a candidate to move up in Washington.

Blough did not receive much playing time as a pro, but that did not stop fellow 29-year-old recent retiree Davis Webb, who has impressed as the Broncos’ QBs coach. Blough is best remembered for his time with the Lions, a tenure that began with a summer 2019 trade. The Lions obtained Blough from the Browns in August 2019 and installed him as a Matthew Stafford backup. As Stafford missed half that season with a back injury, Blough started five games. While he lost all five, his tenure in Detroit continued after the Lions replaced Matt Patricia with Dan Campbell.

Johnson arrived in Detroit during the same offseason Blough did, beginning as an offensive assistant and eventually rising to the OC role. The Lions cut Blough after training camp in 2022, leading him to stints with the Vikings and then the Cardinals — with whom he made two more starts (two losses) to close out the ’22 campaign — but the Lions circled back to the Purdue alum once the Cards cut him in August 2023. Blough spent the ’23 season on the Lions’ practice squad, remaining there until the team’s NFC championship game loss to the 49ers.

Johnson has already gone historically young with his OC post, hiring ex-Webb Denver colleague Declan Doyle, who is 28. Blough would make for an interesting addition. The Jets join the Jags in not yet hiring an OC. The Commanders will see their play-caller (Kliff Kingsbury) return for the 2025 season, but both Pritchard and Blough are drawing interest early.

Jets Hire Steve Wilks As DC

The first major Jets hire of the Aaron Glenn era is set to be made. The team’s next defensive coordinator will be the staffer long seen as the top candidate for the position.

Steve Wilks is finalizing a deal to take over New York’s defense, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. He had an interview lined up for today, so that meeting has obviously gone well. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler adds a contract will be signed tomorrow. This will mark a return to coaching after Wilks was out of the league in 2024.

Once the Glenn hire was made, Wilks was named as a strong contender to become his defensive coordinator. The latter has worked as a DC three separate times in the NFL, also holding that role on three occasions in the college ranks. An interview also took place with Chris Harris, but Glenn and Co. have elected to go with their top choice for 2025. Multiple reports from yesterday noted this was the team’s expected route.

Wilks first coached in the NFL in 2005, and his stock steadily rose with respect to his head coaching candidacy. His first – and to date, only – full-time opportunity in that department came in 2018 with the Cardinals. After his one-and-done campaign in Arizona, Wilks worked as the Browns’ D-coordinator before a one-year DC stint at Missouri. He returned to the pro ranks on Carolina’s staff.

The Panthers fired Frank Reich midway through his first season as head coach in 2022, and Wilks took over on an interim basis. He received support from the players to receive the gig full time, but Carolina ultimately hired Dave Canales. That left Wilks on the move, and he took charge of the 49ers’ defense for their latest Super Bowl run. After losing the title game (and reportedly clashing with head coach Kyle Shanahan along the way), though, Wilks was fired.

Now, the Jets will bring him onboard in an effort to replicate the success seen for much of Jeff Ulbrich‘s time at the helm of their defense. After Robert Saleh‘s midseason firing, Ulbrich took over as interim HC but posted a 3-9 record. While he interviewed for the full-time gig, Glenn was long seen as a preferred candidate for this year’s hiring cycle. The latter called plays during his time with the Lions, but that will not be the case in New York.

As a result, the Jets’ defensive coordinator hire loomed as a key one for Glenn to make regarding his first year as a head coach. Wilks represents a highly experienced addition to his staff, and expectations will be high for his debut campaign in New York. The Jets finished third or fourth in total defense for each of the past three seasons, and remaining strong on that side of the ball will be an obvious goal moving forward. If Wilks can help the team attain it, his stock will likely receive a boost.

Jets Schedule DC Interviews With Chris Harris, Steve Wilks

The Jets are moving to fill Aaron Glenn‘s new staff with two defensive coordinator interviews schedule for Wednesday.

First up is former Titans defensive backs coach and pass-game coordinator Chris Harris, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Tennessee allowed the second-fewest passing yards in 2024, but Harris was not retained on Brian Callahan‘s staff. The former NFL safety has a “longstanding relationship” with Glenn, though the two never overlapped on the same team in their playing or coaching careers.

On Wednesday evening, the Jets will interview veteran defensive coach Steve Wilks, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. He has been a hot candidate for defensive coordinator openings this cycle, completing interviews with the Falcons and the Colts. Wilks missed out on both opportunities, but was mentioned as a possibility for the job in New York before Glenn’s hiring was even official.

Glenn has already announced that he will not call plays for the Jets defense after doing so in Detroit for the last four seasons. That makes Wilks’ experience as the DC for three different teams especially valuable. Cooley has never called plays, but he would be able to use Glenn as a resource if hired.

Still, Wilks seems like the favorite to land the job ahead of his interview. He has not gotten more than one year in a position since his mid-2010s success with the Panthers, but could find himself in a long-term partnership Glenn with a successful meeting tonight.

As of yet, Harris and Wilks are the only two official candidates for the Jets’ DC job.

Tanner Engstrand Strong Candidate For Jets’ OC Position; Steve Wilks Hire Still Possible

New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has yet to fill the offensive or defensive coordinator positions on his staff, but that may change soon. Key targets for both vacancies are in place.

Lions pass-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand was viewed as a suitable successor to Ben Johnson for Detroit’s OC opening. Instead, the team elected to make an outside hire. That leaves Engstrand to potentially leave the Motor City and follow Glenn to New York. Indeed, Bovada’s Josina Anderson reports there are “substantive discussions” taking place regarding Engstrand and the Jets’ OC gig.

Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 confirms the 42-year-old is a Jets target, adding there is confidence he will ultimately be hired. Engstrand has been with the Lions since 2020, having begun his coaching career in 2005 at San Diego. One year earlier, he and new Jets general manager Darren Mougey were teammates at San Diego State (h/t ESPN’s Rich Cimini).

With a degree of familiarity between Engstrand and both members of the franchise’s new HC/GM pair, a New York hire would come as little surprise. To date, Engstrand’s only coordinator experience comes from his single season with the then-XFL’s DC Defenders in 2020, but he generated acclaim during his time working under Dan Campbell with the Lions. His tenure in Detroit included the titles of quality control and tight ends coach prior to this season’s tenure in his current role.

The Jets have already been linked to five different OC candidates (although one of them, Klint Kubiak, is no longer on the market). That list includes Rams tight ends coach Nick Caley, who was reported last week to be the perceived frontrunner for the job. It would appear Engstrand is now in pole position, so this situation will be worth watching closely.

On the other side of the ball, Anderson’s report notes Steve Wilks has been mentioned as a candidate to monitor regarding the defensive coordinator vacancy. The veteran coach’s name came up once Glenn was hired, and to this point no other candidate has been linked to the Jets. SNY’s Connor Hughes adds this situation remains on track to result in a hire. Wilks, 55, has been a DC with the Panthers, Browns and 49ers. His time in San Francisco ended shortly after the Super Bowl last year, and he was out of coaching for 2024. Wilks may soon have his next opportunity lined up shortly, though.

Darren Mougey, Aaron Glenn To Each Report To Ownership; Latest On Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Decision

After adjusting their organizational workflow during the Joe Douglas-Robert Saleh era, the Jets are shifting back to a setup in which the head coach holds a bit more power.

Aaron Glenn and new GM Darren Mougey will each report to Woody Johnson, the longtime owner confirmed (via SNY’s Connor Hughes) on Monday. Considering the (largely Johnson-generated) negative perception around the Jets during this year’s hiring cycle, Glenn receiving this power is not too surprising. The Jets were able to land one of the top HC candidates in this year’s pool, and the team will give him a greater influence in the building.

This does give Mougey a bit less power, but given how matters deteriorated during Douglas’ tenure, the Jets going with this two-pronged reporting structure makes sense as a changeup approach. Mougey comes over from the Broncos, where the GM also does not hold complete authority. At least, Mougey’s ex-boss — George Paton — has not done so since Sean Payton‘s 2023 arrival. A number of NFL teams use a setup in which the HC and GM report to ownership; the Jets are back among that contingent.

Mougey and Glenn will be partners moving forward. After a chaotic final stretch during the Douglas-Saleh period, it will be interesting to see how the Jets function under their new personnel leaders. Ex-Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum, whom the team entrusted to help pick out new leadership, said during an interview with ESPN 880 New York; h/t ESPN.com’s Rich Cimini) he and The33rdteam.com colleague Rick Spielman emphasized leadership over scheme when landing on Glenn.

Regarding Mougey, Tannenbaum pointed to the former Paton lieutenant surviving an ownership change while rising up the chain as a sign of his abilities. The Broncos hired Mougey in 2012, when Pat Bowlen was still charge, and retained him under the Rob Walton-led group. With John Elway effectively holding owner-level power while the Bowlen heirs squabbled during the late 2010s, Mougey’s acumen may be best illustrated by him remaining in Denver under Elway, Paton and then Payton’s leadership.

Prior to landing on Mougey, the Jets interviewed a host of candidates. A previously unreported one — interim GM Phil Savage — also met about the position, per the New York Post’s Brian Costello. Savage, who is better known for his four-year run as Browns GM during the 2000s, ran the Jets’ GM interview count to 16. Of those, six — Savage, Thomas Dimitroff, Ray Farmer, Brian Gaine, Ryan Grigson and Jon Robinson — were second-chance candidates. This hiring period saw both the NFL’s current second-chance GMs — Tom Telesco, Trent Baalke — axed, reminding how uncommon it is for front office bosses to resurface in power compared to HCs.

As Tannenbaum said Glenn “checked every box,” Glenn said Monday he will not call defensive plays. This will be a change for the four-year coordinator, who was the Lions’ defensive play-caller throughout his tenure with the resurgent franchise. Glenn’s next DC will hold that responsibility, while the former Payton lieutenant operates as a CEO HC.

Regarding Glenn’s next quarterback, Johnson said he will not throw his weight around regarding Aaron Rodgers‘ future. Johnson called Rodgers “a talent, a Hall of Famer” but said he would let Mougey and Glenn decide his Jets future. Rodgers said recently his future with the team was in the next HC-GM pair’s hands, and a Sunday report indicated both Glenn and Rodgers would be open to a partnership for the 2025 season. Glenn certainly stopped short of hinting which direction the Jets will go when asked about Rodgers’ future.

This thing is not about Aaron Rodgers, folks. This is about the roster,” Glenn said, via Cimini. “We plan on building the best roster that we can. So, whatever that may be — guard, tackle, defensive tackle — that’s what we’re evaluating. Listen, everybody’s under the microscope. That’s just what it is.”

As our Rory Parks pointed out, the Jets holding the No. 7 overall pick — in a much-maligned draft at the QB position — and not having a younger option waiting in the wings would presumably make them likely to reexamine the Rodgers situation. In the wake of Douglas’ firing, a few reports suggested Rodgers was on his way out in New York. Amid a meddling spree on the owner’s part, Johnson was believed to have called for Rodgers’ benching on multiple occasions.

It would cost the Jets more than $49MM in dead money, which would likely be spread over two years via post-June 1 release, to dump Rodgers’ contract. If Glenn and Mougey want to start fresh, that makes sense. But obtaining a surefire upgrade on Rodgers will not be a lock.

Then again, Rodgers has not yet determined if he wants to continue playing. Plenty of moving parts exist for the Jets at quarterback. After Johnson’s previous interference — to the point at least one of his teenage sons was believed to be involved in personnel decisions — irked Douglas and many others (per Cimini) in the organization, the owner will attempt to step back and let his new hires run the show.

Texans To Conduct OC Interview With Jerrod Johnson; Jets Also Interested

For each of the past two seasons, the Texans have advanced to the divisional round of the postseason. In spite of that success, the team made a coordinator change by firing offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik.

In the wake of that decision, a shortlist of replacement candidates emerged. One of those was quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson, so to no surprise he is set to speak with the Texans for the coordinator gig. Houston will interview him this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports.

Johnson has a relationship with quarterback C.J. Stroud dating back to 2019. Last season’s Offensive Rookie of the Year has been complimentary of Johnson during his time with the Texans, and it would be sensible to allow the two to continue working together. Their dynamic would of course change in the event Johnson were to be promoted to OC, but it is a possibility to watch for.

The Texans are not alone in being interested for Johnson, though. Wilson adds the Jets are “expected to pursue an interview” with the 36-year-old. Aaron Glenn is in place as New York’s head coach, but he has yet to fill the offensive or defensive coordinator spots. A list of Jets OC candidates is already in place, but plenty of time remains for it to grow to include Johnson.

A former undrafted free agent, Johnson’s playing career saw him spend time in the NFL, CFL and UFL from 2011-16. His coaching tenure started in 2017, and after a one-year stint with the 49ers he spent three seasons on the Colts’ staff. Johnson worked as an offensive quality control coach there before moving on to the Vikings as their assistant QBs coach. A member of DeMeco Ryans’ initial Texans staff, Johnson has held his current title since 2023.

Via PFR’s OC/DC Tracker, here is an updated look at the Texans’ ongoing coordinator search:

49ers Hire Brant Boyer As ST Coordinator

Brant Boyer has found his next NFL opportunity. The veteran coach is set to take charge of the 49ers’ special teams in 2025.

San Francisco announced Boyer’s hire on Monday. The 53-year-old had spent the past nine years as the Jets’ special teams coordinator, overseeing a unit which has seen a wide range of performances. He recently interviewed with the 49ers, as noted by Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.

New York saw Boyer’s unit deliver performances as low as 30th in the NFL in EPA on special teams but also as high as first (h/t ESPN’s Nick Wagoner). The 49ers have long struggled to find third phase consistency, and that will be the goal moving forward as Boyer replaces Brian Schneider. Notably, Maiocco’s report adds that Nick Sorensen is not expected to remain with the team.

Sorensen worked as San Francisco’s defensive coordinator in 2024 after taking over from Steve Wilks. Head coach Kyle Shanahan elected to look internally after Wilks’ one-and-done campaign. It became clear after the season that Sorensen would not remain as the 49ers’ DC, but at that point the possibility remained he could stay on in another role. Especially with the ST coordinator position now filled, it appears he will need to look elsewhere for his next gig.

After briefly working with the Browns and Giants, Boyer served as an assistant special teams coach for the Colts. From 2012-15, he played a key role in Indianapolis’ third phase success, leading to his first coordinator opportunity. It will be interesting to see how his second plays out.

Jets HC Aaron Glenn Amenable To Aaron Rodgers Return; Rodgers Willing To Play For Glenn

The Jets have their new head coach (Aaron Glenn) and general manager (Darren Mougey) in place. They also have 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers under contract through 2025. Although there is plenty of non-QB work for the new power brokers to accomplish – including hiring an offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator – one can reasonably expect Rodgers-Jets rumors to begin circulating anew.

Before New York agreed to terms with Glenn and Mougey, Rodgers acknowledged that his future with the club would be up to the new hirees (though he also has plenty of say in the matter himself, of course, especially since retirement is a real option). According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Glenn is open to a Rodgers return, and the quarterback is likewise amenable to playing for the first-time HC (video link).

We heard back in November that the Jets were likely to part ways with Rodgers this offseason, a sentiment that was echoed earlier this month. After his first Jets campaign in 2023 was cut short after just four snaps, Rodgers played an entire season in 2024, though the results generally fell short of expectations. For what it’s worth, Glenn still viewed Rodgers as an elite quarterback at the time he was traded from the Packers, ESPN.com’s Rich Cimini notes. While plenty has changed since, Glenn did coach against Rodgers four times while an NFC North DC.

Additionally, due to the looming presence of a $35MM roster bonus that can be paid at any time prior to Week 1 of the 2025 season, it would be more expensive to part ways with Rodgers in 2026 than it would be if New York elected to move on now and avoid paying out the bonus.

On the other hand, it’s not as if the Jets have a young passer waiting in the wings, and their No. 7 overall draft slot may not be high enough to select one of the top signal-callers in this year’s crop absent a trade-up maneuver (and the 2025 class of QBs is considered to be a weak one anyway). And, since the Jets do have a number of talented players on both sides of the ball, Glenn and Mougey may feel that Rodgers, coupled with a non-Nathaniel Hackett OC, gives them the best chance to start their tenures out on the right foot by turning in a competitive 2025 season.

The relatively weak QB draft class could bolster the asking prices of several veteran passers who are likely to hit free agency. Rodgers would theoretically be among that group if the Jets choose to cut him, but recent reports have suggested he may not generate a particularly strong market. That could partially explain his preference to remain with New York should he opt to continue his playing career. 

In 17 games in 2024, Rodgers led the team to a 5-12 record and completed 63% of his passes for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. That amounted to a traditional quarterback rating of 90.5 (just below league average) and a QBR of 49.5, which trailed the likes of Aidan O’Connell and Mason Rudolph.

2025 NFL Offensive/Defensive Coordinator Search Tracker

Last year, half the league changed up at offensive and defensive coordinator. As most HC-needy teams have now filled their open positions, the coordinator carousel has accelerated. Here is how the market looks now. When other teams make changes, they will be added to the list.

Updated 2-21-25 (1:59pm CT)

Offensive coordinators

Chicago Bears (Out: Chris Beatty)

Cleveland Browns (Out: Ken Dorsey)

Dallas Cowboys (Out: Brian Schottenheimer)

Detroit Lions (Out: Ben Johnson)

  • John Morton, pass-game coordinator (Broncos): Hired

Houston Texans (Out: Bobby Slowik)

Jacksonville Jaguars (Out: Press Taylor)

Las Vegas Raiders 

New England Patriots (Out: Alex Van Pelt)

New Orleans Saints (Out: Klint Kubiak)

New York Jets (Out: Nathaniel Hackett)

Philadelphia Eagles (Out: Kellen Moore)

  • Kevin Patullo, pass-game coordinator (Eagles): Promoted

San Francisco 49ers

Seattle Seahawks (Out: Ryan Grubb)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Out: Liam Coen)

Defensive coordinators

Atlanta Falcons (Out: Jimmy Lake)

Chicago Bears (Out: Eric Washington)

Cincinnati Bengals (Out: Lou Anarumo)

Dallas Cowboys (Out: Mike Zimmer)

Detroit Lions (Out: Aaron Glenn)

  • Larry Foote, inside linebackers coach (Buccaneers): Interviewed
  • Kelvin Sheppard, linebackers coach (Lions): Promoted

Indianapolis Colts (Out: Gus Bradley)

Jacksonville Jaguars (Out: Ryan Nielsen)

  • Anthony Campanile, linebackers coach/running game coordinator (Packers): Hired
  • Jonathan Cooley, pass-game coordinator (Panthers): Interview requested
  • Patrick Graham, former defensive coordinator (Raiders): Interviewed 1/27
  • Daronte Jones, defensive pass-game coordinator (Vikings): Interviewed 1/27
  • Aubrey Pleasant, defensive pass-game coordinator (Rams): Interviewed 1/28

Las Vegas Raiders 

New England Patriots (Out: DeMarcus Covington)

  • Ryan Crow, outside linebackers coach (Dolphins): Interviewed 1/21
  • Terrell Williams, defensive line coach (Lions): Hired

New Orleans Saints (Out: Joe Woods)

New York Jets (Out: Jeff Ulbrich)

  • Chris Harris, former defensive backs coach/passing game coordinator (Titans): Interviewed 1/29
  • Steve Wilks, former defensive coordinator (49ers): To be hired

San Francisco 49ers (Out: Nick Sorensen)