A three-time Pro Bowler, Glenn takes over a Jets team that finished 5-12 and missed the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season. New York had lofty expectations going into the 2024 season with a healthy Aaron Rodgers under center, but the team could never quite find its groove.
The Lions' dream of the franchise's Super Bowl appearance came to an abrupt end Saturday, and Detroit could be waiting some time for another shot.
The New York Jets reportedly will hold a second interview with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo
The Jets have reportedly hired Glenn as their next head coach on Wednesday, replacing Robert Saleh (and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich). The now-former Lions defensive coordinator has risen the ranks from scout to coordinator and now gets his first shot at head coaching.
Glenn, a former Texas A&M standout, beat out 15 other candidates for the job as the Jets went through an extensive search to find their next coach.
New York needed a strong-willed coach who won’t be shaken on the big stage. With his run in Detroit and a connection to the Jets, he checked all the boxes.
A person with knowledge of the hiring says the New York Jets and Aaron Glenn have agreed to terms on making the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator their head coach.
The priority for Jacksonville has to be getting Trevor Lawrence back on track. Hamstrung by a boring, lifeless passing game, we’ve yet to see Lawrence ever get a chance with someone who understands the modern passing game or how to use his abilities effectively. Enter Coen, who just finished coaching Baker Mayfield to a 4,000+ yard season.
Following a 2-3 start this season, the New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas during the regular season.
Aaron Glenn is back where his NFL journey began nearly 31 years ago. He was a game-changing cornerback for the New York Jets then. Now he’s tasked with helping turn around the fortunes of the franchise.
Shenandoah University field hockey coach Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft and midfielder Farren Winter received top honors on Tuesday when the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) released its College D