The New York Jets have brought back a Rex Ryan favorite.
Gang Green announced on social media that they have hired Karl Dunbar as defensive line coach.
This is a reunion for Dunbar, who held this same role with the Jets from 2012-14 under the leadership of Rex Ryan.
Dunbar was also with Rex Ryan when he became the head coach of the Buffalo Bills in 2015.
Dunbar’s Journey in Coaching
Most recently, Dunbar, 58, has served as the defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers over the last eight seasons.
Before Dunbar got into coaching he played in the league. The veteran defensive end was the No. 209 overall pick in the eighth round in 1990. Over a span of six years from 1990 through 1996, Dunbar spent time in the NFL, World League of American Football, NFL Europe, and the CFL.
He has been coaching football since 1998. During those 28 years, 26 of them have been spent as a defensive line coach. His brief sabbatical as a strength and conditioning coach for two seasons with LSU was the only exception.
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