Glenn credited his past with the Jets as a huge reason why it was his No. 1 choice of where to coach despite other head coaching interviews he had around the NFL this offseason. Glenn not only started his playing career in New York as a first-round pick in 1994, his first front-office gig was with the Jets as a scout.

Aaron Glenn earned the Jets coaching job by evolving as a leader and play caller over the last four years, helping the Lions’ defense steadily improve until it was among the best in the league. And some of his best work came in 2024,

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was introduced to the world on Monday as the team seeks to get back on track. Glenn had a fiery message.