Ryan secures top job at NY Jets

Ryan also went for the head coaching job at the St Louis Rams

The New York Jets have named Rex Ryan, the Baltimore Ravens' defensive co-ordinator, as their new head coach.

He replaces Eric Mangini, who was fired after the Jets failed to make the play-offs and subsequently became the new coach of the Cleveland Browns.

Jets owner Woody Johnson said: "Rex is revered by his players and respected by his peers around the NFL.

"He brings an aggressive, physical brand of football that will captivate our fans and ignite their passion."

The Ravens, who had the second best overall defence in the NFL this season, lost their AFC Championship game to Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Ryan, 46, whose father Buddy was an NFL coach, spent 10 years at the Ravens, the last four as defensive co-ordinator, and this year he was formally assistant head coach to John Harbaugh.

The Jets slumped during the final weeks of the season, missing out on a play-off spot from the AFC East after suffering a final-day defeat to Miami.