Calls Grow for C.J. Mosley to Join Jets Coaching Staff Post-Retirement

Former New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, June 19.

Fans on social media have called for Mosley to make a career change from the playing field to the coaching booth.

“Get him [Mosley] on the staff expeditiously @nyjets,” a fan pleaded with the green and white on X previously Twitter.

Get him on the staff expeditiously @nyjets https://t.co/IXxkNbHJ4O

— nicole esther (@njrealtornic) June 19, 2025

 

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“Perfect coach material,” another fan responded.

“Absolutely need him on this [Jets] staff,” a fan responded.

A fan suggested that the Jets should “Make him our intern LB coach.”

“Great Leader and Football player. Please become a coach for the Jets. AG has a bunch of former players who were leaders. Make room for one more,” a fan asked the Jets.

Great Leader and Football player. Please become a coach for the Jets. AG has a bunch of former players who were leaders. Make room for one more. https://t.co/GDnQ1i3Ly6

— Peter J Dillard (@bigpedro3636) June 19, 2025

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“God bless him. The jets need to hire this man immediately as a linebacker’s coach. He is an inspiration and a beloved member of the team,” Boy Green coffee club member Edward Ziff said on YouTube.

Mosley Breaks Silence on Retirement News

Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports broke the Mosley retirement news on social media.

Shortly after the news started picking up steam, Mosley took to social media to confirm the announcement.

Mosley posted a 133-second video on his Instagram that included highlights from his playing career both in college and the pros. He also did some voiceover work for this video package, sending messages to his former teammates, the fans, and telling everyone what is next.

“Once upon a time, a kid from Mobile, Alabama had a dream to do great things on the football field. I followed that dream my whole life, not knowing where you would take me. To envision myself as a Ray Lewis or a Brian Urlacher was just the first step of this 11-year journey. You opened doors that I once only dreamed of. You gave me passion, you gave me strength, self-endurance, pain, and most importantly, DNA to trust and lead men. Today, it is time to wake up from my childhood dream and share it with the next generation. I have spent my whole life and career building my legacy. Now it’s time to start a new chapter with new dreams. It won’t be easy, but I’m here to tell you every sacrifice is worth it. When you wake up, what will your legacy look like?”

Damn man…

Former #Jets LB CJ Mosley just posted this video on his Instagram saying goodbye 😭😭😭

O Captain! My Captain! #JetUp @TreyDeuce32RTR pic.twitter.com/rx3eEm3wuR

— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) June 19, 2025

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Mosley didn’t outright say what he plans to do next. However, when you read between the lines of his retirement message, it sure sounded like a coaching future could be on the horizon. Mosley has already dabbled in a mentor role this offseason.

Months after getting cut by the Jets, Mosley has served as an informal shoulder to lean on for linebackers Quincy Williams and Jamien Sherwood.

Perhaps a more permanent role on the staff could be in his future.