Sports
February 20, 2023
By Rupa Trivedi
On Monday, the New York Jets expanded their coaching staff.
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Zach Azzanni will serve as the team's wide receiver coach, according to Mike Klis of 9News.
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"Per source. Zach Azzanni has been hired by the New York Jets as WR coach, per a source. Got some help from Jets' OC Nathaniel Hackett. Azzanni's 7th season as NFL WR coach. #9sports," Klis tweeted.
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The action follows the NFL's at least one-year suspension of wide receivers coach Miles Austin for breaking the league's gambling policy.
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According to the league's gambling policy, coaches in the NFL are not permitted to engage in any kind of sports gambling.
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ESPN states that Austin must serve out his punishment before submitting an application for reinstatement.
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On Monday, fans responded to the news. Some people responded favorably, while others seemed unimpressed with the hiring.
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Since 2018, Azzanni has served as the Denver Broncos' receiving coach, serving under past head coaches Nathaniel Hackett, Vic Fangio, and Vance Joseph.
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Pro Football Talk claims that the Jets also expressed interest in hiring Seth Ryan, the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions.
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