New York Jets Hire Rex Ryan As Coach

Baltimore defensive coordinator Rex Ryan was hired as coach of New York Jet on Monday, one day after the Ravens lost in the AFC championship game. The contract is for four years, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press.. Ryan, 46, replaces the fired Eric Mangini, taking over a team that started last season losing 8-3, but the playoffs with quarterback Brett Favre after losing four of its last five games.