# New York Jets offensive personnel shifts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-jets-offensive-personnel-shifts
> Updated: 2026-09-17T17:27:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The New York Jets have implemented a new offensive strategy under offensive coordinator Frank Reich that emphasizes the use of tight end personnel. Initially, the team focused on 13 personnel packages, which utilize three tight ends and one running back to create mismatches against linebackers and nickel corners.

This tactical shift evolved during a 23-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans, where the team deployed a rare ‘05 personnel’ package. This formation featured five tight ends on the field simultaneously, including Kenyon Sadiq, Mason Taylor, Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods, and Andrew Beck. Reich noted that team analytics suggested such a grouping had not been seen in the NFL for at least 20 years.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: New York Jets utilize rare five-tight end formation

New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich utilized a rare five-tight end formation during a 23-10 win against the Tennessee Titans, a tactic not seen in the NFL for at least 20 years.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-jets-utilize-rare-five-tight-end-formation

### 2026-09-14: New York Jets increase use of tight end personnel in new offense

The New York Jets are adopting a new offensive strategy under Frank Reich, frequently utilizing multiple tight end personnel to create mismatches and increase versatility.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-jets-increase-use-of-tight-end-personnel-in-new-offense

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