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.

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

The New York Jets have requested permission to interview Washington Commanders' defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. for their head coach position.

NFL regular season came to a close over a week ago, and while there are still eight teams vying for the coveted Super Bowl Championship, the rest of the league is in offseason mode. For teams at the bottom of the league,

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.