The New York Jets have hired former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing as their passing-game coordinator, according to a source.

Downing, who was fired after the season, has ties to both Ryan Tannehill and Derek Carr. The quarterbacks could be offseason targets for the Jets.

Downing was the Las Vegas Raiders' quarterbacks coach in 2015 and 2016 and their coordinator in 2017 -- three Pro Bowl years for Carr, who is expected to become a free agent this week.