During his CBS Sports podcast, released Thursday morning, Rick Spielman announced that he would join the Jets as a senior football advisor.

Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey are the final decision makers,” he said. “I’m just there as their sounding board to help them and support them in any way.”

The Jets have hired Rick Spielman as a senior advisor in their front office after he was a helped their hiring cycle with The 33rd team

After assisting the Jets with their head coach and general manager searches, Rick Spielman has taken a full-time job with the team. More at PFR.

Rick Spielman worked with the New York Jets earlier this offseason, helping out the team in their pursuit of a new head coach and general manager. Spielman and the Jets must have enjoyed the partnership because it has become permanate.