Jets Rumors: Aaron Glenn Had 'Really Strong' Interview; Among 'Hottest' Candidates

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn reportedly had an impressive interview with the New York Jets regarding the team's head coaching vacancy.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on Saturday that Glenn is one of the "hottest" candidates during the current hiring cycle and the Jets are considered a potential destination.

"Keep an eye on the Jets as a possibility for Aaron Glenn," Pelissero said. "He played for that team. My understanding is he had a really strong interview. Expect him to be in the mix, though worth noting that New York is still going through about 20 different interviews for that job."

The Jets held a virtual interview with Glenn on Thursday.

The 52-year-old has received plenty of interest since the regular season came to a close, with Pelissero noting that he's already interviewed for five of the six current head coaching openings around the league. Glenn reportedly declined an interview request from the New England Patriots.

He's also meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears on Saturday.

ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler reported on Thursday that Glenn "still seems like the favorite" for the New Orleans Saints vacancy, as he was part of the team's staff for five seasons as a defensive backs coach before joining the Lions.

He also has a prior connection to the Jets during his playing days, as the former defensive back spent the first eight years of his career on the team from 1994 through 2001.

It's easy to see why Glenn has generated plenty of interest, as he's been a crucial part of Detroit's turnaround under head coach Dan Campbell. In his first year with the team, the Lions owned the second-worst scoring defense and fifth-worst run defense in the NFL.

In 2024, Detroit finished with the No. 7 scoring defense and the fifth-ranked run defense in the league to go along with an overall record of 15-2. His ability to maintain an elite defense is especially impressive considering star pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson has been out since Week 6 due to a fractured tibia and fibula.

As Glenn progresses through his latest series of interviews, he reportedly made a strong impression on the Jets.