Engstrand began his coaching career at
San Diego as a graduate assistant under
Jim Harbaugh. He later coached running backs and quarterbacks at San Diego before being promoted to offensive coordinator in 2011. Engstrand was also an offensive analyst under Harbaugh at
Michigan in 2018.
DC Defenders Engstrand was named the offensive coordinator for the
DC Defenders of the
XFL in 2019.
Detroit Lions After the XFL ceased operations, Engstrand was hired as an offensive assistant for the
Detroit Lions in 2020. He was promoted to tight ends coach and passing game coordinator in 2022.
New York Jets On January 31, 2025, the
New York Jets hired Engstrand as their new offensive coordinator under head coach
Aaron Glenn. He would later be fired by the Jets on January 28, 2026, after one season.
Atlanta Falcons On February 1, 2026, the
Atlanta Falcons hired Engstrand as passing game coordinator under new head coach,
Kevin Stefanski. == References ==