When the NFL regular season comes to a close, it sends the head-coaching carousel into high gear. The 2025 cycle is in full swing and began with six openings across the NFL. Three

The New York Jets have landed on a familiar face as their new head coach. According to various reports, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has been tabbed. For some around New York, the 52-year-old is very familiar. He has strong ties to Gang Green in multiple ways.

The New York Jets have found their man, and they've gone back to their roots in the process. No, not with Rex Ryan, who repeatedly advocated for a second chance as the club's leader, but with Aaron Glenn,

Aaron Glenn seemingly spent time with every NFL team along his playing and coaching journey.  But a stop with the Detroit Lions is what ultimately led to his shot to be an NFL head coach.  Glenn, after a successful run as the Lions' defensive coordinator,

After interviewing 16 different people for the team’s head coaching vacancy, the New York Jets look like they have made their hire.

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has finalized a deal to become the next head coach of the New York Jets.

The New York Jets have hired Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their head coach, according to NFL Network and ESPN. Glenn, 52, has been the Lions’ defensive coordinator since 2021. He was a cornerback in the NFL for 15 seasons, from 1994 to 2008, mostly with the Jets and the Houston Texans.

Now, the Lions are also starting over at both the offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator positions on their coaching staff, with OC Ben Johnson being hired to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears and DC Aaron Glenn being hired to be the next head coach of the New York Jets.

Ben Johnson made a quick decision. Aaron Glenn could be next. With Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, five head coaching vacancies remain. The Jets, Saints, Jaguars, Raiders and Cowboys are still in the hunt.