Former Vikings DL coach Dunbar interviews for job with Jets

Published: Jan 13, 2012 at 03:32 AM

The New York Jets are interviewing former Minnesota Vikings defensive line coach Karl Dunbar for an unnamed position, a league source said Friday.

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Dunbar was fired from his position with the Vikings last week after spending six years with the organization. The Vikings finished first in the league in sacks but ranked 21st in total defense.

The Jets recently named ex-Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano their new offensive coordinator after Brian Schottenheimer ended his tenuous six-year tenure as assistant coach.

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