14 ex-Jets are a win away from the Super Bowl

Sam Neumann

January 24, 2021 at 10:34 AM·1 min read

While the Jets recently hired a new head coach in Robert Saleh and have gotten a head start on their offseason, there is still football left to be played.

As Championship Sunday commences this weekend, there is a mix of former Jets players and coaches in the two championship games. Two ex-Jets coaches are leading the defenses of the NFC’s two best teams, while Le’Veon Bell headlines a list of former Gang Green players hoping to play in The Big Game.

Here’s a look at all the former Jets who are a win away from the Super Bowl.

RB Le'Veon Bell, Kansas City Chiefs

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DT Mike Pennel, Kansas City Chiefs

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

WR/KR Andre Roberts, Buffalo Bills

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RG Brian Winters, Buffalo Bills

(AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll, Buffalo Bills

Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

DL Damon Harrison, Green Bay Packers

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OG Ben Braden, Green Bay Packers

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive Coordinator Mike Pettine, Green Bay Packers

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Outside linebackers coach Mike Smith, Green Bay Packers

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Wide receivers coach Jason Vrable, Green Bay Packers

(AP Photo)

DL Steve Mc,Lendon, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Inside linebackers coach Mike Caldwell, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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