Who is Aaron Glenn, newly appointed New York Jets head coach?

Following a hugely disappointing regular season that saw the Jets fail to make postseason ending 5-12, the New Yorkers have a new coach as they confirmed that Aaron Glenn would take charge for the 2025 season.

During the 2024 season, the Jets fired head original coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start, but matters on the field failed to improve as the team went 3-9 under interim coach Jeff Ulbrich.

Glenn’s last position was as defensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions and his return to NY is a sort of homecoming after Glenn played as defensive back for the first eight of his 15 NFL seasons with New York and later worked as a scout for the franchise from 2012-13.

“This place is special for me,” Glenn said in a statement on Wednesday. “From the time I was drafted and practiced on Long Island, to the time I came back as a scout in New Jersey, this organization has always felt like home. I’m thankful to Mr. (Woody) Johnson for this opportunity. To our players, prepare to be coached with everything we have. That is our responsibility. I ask that we share the same vision and that’s working towards winning a championship. To our fans, simply put, expect a winning team that you will be proud of.”

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