The New York Jets requested to interview defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. as part of their coaching search, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

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The Jets have interviewed 13 candidates for their vacant general manager post and nine for their opening at head coach, with more to come.

Joe Whitt is the latest candidate to receive a head coaching interview request from the Jets. More at Pro Football Rumors.

Tuesday's candidate is Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. It is the first time Whitt's name has come up for any head coaching vacancy. Whitt spent this year as the lead man behind one of the NFL's premiere passing defenses.