Former Jets and Ravens Star Seeks Coaching Gig with Old Teams

Bart Scott wants to help turn around the New York Jets or Baltimore Ravens as a coach.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:15am

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Former NFL linebacker Bart Scott is interested in getting into coaching and would love to take on a coaching role with either the New York Jets or Baltimore Ravens, his former teams. Scott's agent has said he is open to helping the Jets turn their franchise around, while Scott himself has expressed interest in coaching for the Jets or Ravens to pass on his football knowledge to younger players.

Why it matters

Scott was a standout linebacker during his playing days, making the Pro Bowl and earning All-Pro honors. He has a wealth of experience and could provide valuable insight to help improve the struggling Jets or provide additional coaching depth for the Ravens' defense.

The details

Scott spent seven seasons with the Ravens, where he was voted to one Pro Bowl and earned one second-team All-Pro nod. He then finished his career with the Jets, spending four seasons there. Scott's most memorable moment came when he dropped the "can't wait!" line in 2011 after New York upset the New England Patriots in the divisional round. While Scott doesn't have any coaching experience, he does have a deep understanding of the game from his playing days.

  • Scott played for the Ravens from 2002-2008.
  • Scott played for the Jets from 2009-2012.
  • Scott's "can't wait!" moment came in 2011.

The players

Bart Scott

A former NFL linebacker who played for the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens, and is now interested in pursuing a coaching career with one of his former teams.

Aaron Glenn

The current head coach of the New York Jets.

Harold Lewis

Bart Scott's agent, who has expressed that Scott is open to a coaching role with the Jets.

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What they’re saying

“Scott's representative, Harold Lewis, told me the former Pro Bowl linebacker wants to get into coaching and help his former team, the New York Jets, turn the franchise around.”

— Tony Pauline, Insider

“Scott himself said that he would love to coach for the Jets or Ravens, and he's eager to pass on his intellectual knowledge of the game to younger players.”

— Tony Pauline, Insider

The takeaway

Bart Scott's desire to coach for his former teams, the Jets and Ravens, could provide a valuable opportunity for those franchises to tap into his extensive playing experience and football knowledge. As the Jets continue to rebuild, adding a respected former player like Scott to the coaching staff could help accelerate their turnaround efforts.