The 2003New York Jets season was the franchise's 34th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 44th season overall, and the third under head coachHerman Edwards. The team tried to improve upon its 9–7 record from 2002 and defend its AFC East title, but the Jets failed to do so and finished with a record of 6–10. The Jets finished with a losing record for the first time since their 1–15 campaign in 1996 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2000.