The New York Jets interviewed former Washington and Carolina coach Ron Rivera. He's the first known head coaching candidate to meet with the team.

The Jets have their first interview lined up for their head coaching vacancy. Ron Rivera is scheduled to interview for the job this week, NFL Network reported Monday morning, ahead of the team’s season finale against the Dolphins on Sunday.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera will be the first candidate interviewed for the vacant job in New York: The #Jets are scheduled to interview Ron Rivera for their head coaching job this week, per sources.