After a heartbreaking loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round this past weekend, things seem to be trending positive for Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.
Wednesday morning, the former Texas A&M cornerback made it known that he intends to take the head coaching job for the New York Jets, a job that Glenn has been the projected frontrunner for for a while.
Former Jets coach Robert Saleh was fired just five games into the season after compiling a 20-36 record over four years with the team, never finishing better than third in the AFC East. The Jets went 3-9 over the remaining games under interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.
The Jets’ 2024 season was highlighted with the midseason pickup of wide receiver Davante Adams, reuniting him with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but nothing drastic ever really came of the deal.
Should Glenn be officially named head coach, it will be his first ever head coaching gig, having previously been an assistant defensive backs coach with the Cleveland Browns from 2014 to 2015 and a defensive backs coach with the New Orleans Saints from 2016 to 2020 before being named defensive coordinator of the Lions in 2021.
With the Jets, he would also get to share his defensive expertise with one of the league’s best cornerbacks in Sauce Gardner, the 2022 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Not to mention, the chemistry between the Jets and Glenn is unmatched, as Glenn spent the first eight years of his professional play in New York from 1994 to 2001, being named a Pro Bowler in 1997 and 1998.
Should Glenn leave for New York, he would be the second Lions coach to depart the Motor City this week, as offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was named the head coach for the Chicago Bears shortly after the divisional round loss to the Washington Commanders.
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According to multiple reports, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is the favorite to become the new head coach of the New York Jets. Glenn, who has been with the Lions for just one season, has impressed with his defensive prowess and leadership abilities.
The Jets have been searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Adam Gase at the end of the season. Glenn’s name has quickly risen to the top of the list of candidates, with many insiders believing that he is the right man for the job.
Glenn, a former NFL cornerback who played for 15 seasons, has been praised for his ability to connect with players and get the most out of his defenses. If he is indeed hired by the Jets, he would bring a new energy and mindset to the team, which has struggled in recent years.
While nothing has been made official yet, all signs point to Aaron Glenn becoming the next head coach of the New York Jets. Fans are hopeful that he can bring success to a franchise that has been looking for a turnaround for quite some time. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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