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Jets recruit ex-Giants staff member Jon Berger for game strategy role

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NEW ORLEANS — Jets coach Aaron Glenn continues to build his staff and he is adding one longtime former Giants employee to it.

Glenn has hired Jon Berger in a game management role, according to sources.

It is uncertain what Berger’s specific title will be, but he is set to serve as the coach advising Glenn on matters such as fourth downs, challenges, and two-point conversions.

Dan Shamash held this role under former coach Robert Saleh.

Aaron Glenn has added Jon Berger to his staff.

Aaron Glenn has added Jon Berger to his staff. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Berger worked for the Giants from 1987-2021 in a variety of roles.

He began as an intern and became the team’s computer coordinator in 1987.

As analytics grew in football, Berger’s role evolved.

Jon Berger

Jon Berger was a longtime Giants staffer. Courtesy of the Berger family

He eventually became the team’s senior director of football administration.

After leaving the Giants, Berger worked for the NFL.

He served as the vice president of replay for the past two seasons.

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