Source: NY Jets hire former Dolphins coach

NEW YORK

The New York Jets hired former Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase as their head coach Wednesday night, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

Gase was 23-26 in three seasons with Miami, including a playoff game in 2016, before being fired last week. It turns out he’ll remain in the AFC East, and face the Dolphins twice every regular season as a rival head coach.

The person spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet announced the hiring.

Gase replaces Todd Bowles, who was fired after he went 24-40 in four seasons and no playoff appearances. He’s the Jets’ first hire with previous NFL head coaching experience since Bill Parcells’ three-year tenure from 1997-99. The 40-year-old Gase is also the first offensive-focused coach since Rich Kotite in 1996.