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“Is This Kid a Joke”: Ex-Jets HC Blasts Ashton Jeanty on Live TV After Raiders RB’s Dig at New York

Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan lost his cool on live television in the build-up to Week 8. Ryan went on a rant during ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown after Las Vegas Raiders 2nd-year running back Ashton Jeanty said…

By Nisarga Barkule · Essentially Sports

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 6:43 PM

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Rex Ryan lashed out at Ashton Jeanty on live television after the running back criticized the Jets' tackling.
Jeanty had claimed that a couple of New York defenders did not want to tackle ahead of Week 8.
Ryan defended linebacker Demario Davis on ESPN and labeled Jeanty soft while breaking down game film.

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Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan strongly criticized Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. Ryan responded angrily after Jeanty claimed that some New York defenders avoided making tackles ahead of the Week 8 matchup between the Raiders and the Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Defending Jets linebacker Demario Davis, whom he drafted in 2012, Ryan called Jeanty soft on live television and broke down film pointing out instances where the running back avoided physical contact. Ryan also criticized Jeanty's recent form, noting his 3.1 yards-per-carry average during Las Vegas' four-game losing streak.

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“Is This Kid a Joke”: Ex-Jets HC Blasts Ashton Jeanty on Live TV After Raiders RB’s Dig at New York

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