The New York Jets have hired Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their head coach, according to NFL Network and ESPN.
Glenn, 52, was the Lions’ defensive coordinator from 2021 through last season. He also played cornerback in the NFL for 15 seasons from 1994 to 2008, spending most of his time with the Jets and the Houston Texans.
New York fired head coach Robert Saleh in October after a 2-3 start (and 20-26 record in a little more than 3¼ seasons at the helm) and replaced him on an interim basis with Jeff Ulbrich. He finished 3-9 with the Jets and was announced over the weekend as the Atlanta Falcons’ new defensive coordinator.
The Jets may also have to make a change at quarterback. Future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers has publicly said he is undecided about his future but would not decide until a new coach and general manager were named.
“I think everybody understands that it’s going to come down to a GM and a coach and myself and whether we all want to do a dance together or if it’s not in the cards,” Rodgers said on “The Pat McAfee Show” this month.
New York has the No. 7 pick in April’s NFL draft.
Glenn began his coaching career in 2014 as an assistant defensive backs coach with the Cleveland Browns. He spent two seasons with the Browns before he became the New Orleans Saints’ defensive backs coach in 2016, a position he held through 2020.
Detroit, under head coach Dan Campbell, hired Glenn in January 2021.
The Lions are coming off a strong season defensively under Glenn, having allowed the seventh-fewest points in the NFL in the regular season.
Glenn is the second coordinator to leave Detroit this offseason. The Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson, the Lions’ offensive coordinator from 2022 to 2024, as their head coach.
After an extensive search for their next head coach, the New York Jets have reportedly decided to hire Aaron Glenn for the coveted position. Glenn, who currently serves as the defensive backs coach for the New Orleans Saints, has been a rising star in the coaching world and is widely respected for his football knowledge and leadership abilities.
The decision to bring in Glenn as head coach comes after the Jets parted ways with their previous coach, Adam Gase, following a disappointing season. Glenn’s hiring is seen as a bold move by the Jets management, as he has never held a head coaching position before. However, many believe that his experience as a player in the NFL and his success as a coach make him the perfect candidate to lead the team.
Glenn is known for his passion for the game and his ability to connect with players, making him a popular choice among the Jets players and fans alike. With his defensive expertise and strong leadership skills, many are hopeful that Glenn can turn the Jets into a competitive team once again.
Stay tuned for more updates as the official announcement of Glenn’s hiring is expected to be made in the coming days. Jets fans, get ready for a new era under the leadership of Aaron Glenn! #NewYorkJets #AaronGlenn #HeadCoach
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