Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan has always been a charismatic character whose presence creates must-watch television. There was a reveal on Wednesday about the former New York Jets head coach indicating that he will be back on a major television show soon, but in a very different way than we’re used to seeing him.
Ryan has been at ESPN since his time as an NFL head coach in 2017, but he will be temporarily heading over to CBS to compete in The Amazing Race.
The Amazing Race posted a video on social media Wednesday previewing the newest season of the longtime show, and Ryan was revealed as one of the contestants.
It's time to choose your racers!🤩 Meet the teams of season 34 who will be racing around the globe for a chance at $1 million dollars.✈️🌍 #AmazingRace pic.twitter.com/IiSkVakaXJ
— The Amazing Race (@AmazingRaceCBS) August 24, 2022
Ryan will be competing on the show along with partner Tim Mann, who is reportedly a friend whom he plays golf with.
Many are excited to see how he will fare in the scavenger-hunt-themed show with a massive $1 million prize for the winning team.
Rex Ryan appearing on the upcoming season of The Amazing Race is one of the most brilliant castings of all-time https://t.co/ayLkRz1M9g
— Conor Sheeran (@conor__sheeran) August 24, 2022
That's Rex Ryan in the back, right? #AmazingRace https://t.co/mnI4IP0PAo
— Derick Hutchinson (@Derick_Hutch) August 24, 2022
Rex Ryan winning period. 😭🏈🙌🏻💚
— KristaDeLisi (@KristaKimberly) August 24, 2022
Rex Ryan on Amazing Race should be interesting https://t.co/yASVulEUck
— Alyssa (@alyssaabenson) August 24, 2022
We know former Jets coach Rex Ryan loves a foot race!🦶😉 https://t.co/v5iBgz2FWe
— Douglas Pucci (@SonOfTheBronx) August 24, 2022
Ryan’s casting video for the show also emerged on social media on Wednesday, where Ryan and Mann revealed that even though they feel they are the “underdogs,” Ryan’s team-building experience as a coach is something that they view as a positive in the competition.
“I do know a little bit about team building,” said Ryan. ” A lot of people I think will love us because we are kinda the underdogs. Why not us? We have a one in 12 chance so why not go for it.”
#TheAmazingRace 34 cast videos 12/12
Rex Ryan & Tim – Golf buddies pic.twitter.com/DH1K4WwAcy
— Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) August 24, 2022
His time in the NFL as a head coach was a rollercoaster, experiencing some major highs with the Jets while struggling as coach of the Buffalo Bills.
Even when Ryan struggled in certain coaching stints, he was always entertaining, which should translate nicely to The Amazing Race when the show premieres in late September on CBS.
About Reice Shipley
Reice Shipley is a staff writer for Comeback Media that graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Sports Media. He previously worked at Barrett Sports Media and is a fan of all things Syracuse sports.