Aaron Glenn has emerged as a top coaching candidate this offseason. Following the shocking playoff loss for the Detroit Lions, the team’s defensive coordinator is exploring interviews for head coaching positions elsewhere. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the New York Jets will conduct a second interview with Glenn this week. As a former Jet, his potential return to the team adds a significant layer to his candidacy.
#Lions DC Aaron Glenn, one of the top coaching candidates, is set for an in-person, second interview with the #Jets, per me and @MikeGarafolo.
Glenn will have options, and choosing to visit the team that drafted him, where he was an All-Pro, is quite noteworthy. pic.twitter.com/5H9odk33Qp
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 20, 2025
The Jets originally drafted Glenn in 1994, and he played in New York for nine seasons, making him a well-known figure among Jets fans. His recent performances have earned him a head coaching opportunity, a fact further underscored by his refusal to interview with the New England Patriots this offseason due to dissatisfaction over their handling of coaching changes, particularly after they parted ways with Jerod Mayo following just one season.
Since joining the Lions under Dan Campbell in 2021, Glenn has established himself as a formidable defensive mind. As the offseason progresses, Detroit could potentially lose both of its coordinators, as offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is also attracting attention in coaching circles. This creates a precarious situation for the Lions, who must adapt quickly to the ever-evolving landscape of the NFL.
The news of Glenn’s potential move has sparked reactions across the NFL community.
Business is gonna pick up this week. https://t.co/ocTfZ4yPU9
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) January 20, 2025
First Tipping Point Drops. Aaron Glenn doesn’t appear to be on #DaBears Final Interview List. https://t.co/NXrSJAlxgA
— Irish Bears Network (@IrishBearsShow) January 20, 2025
Getting Glenn out of the North and keeping Hafley in Green Bay would be a win-win. Not sure how many coaches could have gotten that Lions defense to play like they did for most of the year https://t.co/biyGr7D0sP
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) January 20, 2025
This seems inevitable https://t.co/SEHg4hyF3M
— Josh Kail (@THATJoshKail) January 20, 2025
