The Jets will hire Aaron Glenn as their head coach

Aaron Glenn began his NFL playing career with the Jets and will begin his head coaching career with the same team.

According to multiple reports on Wednesday, Glenn has agreed to a deal to return to the team and succeed Robert Saleh at the head of their coaching staff. Glenn was the only candidate invited back for a second interview by the Jets, and they were able to secure his commitment after discussions that began Tuesday.

Glenn was the Lions’ defensive coordinator for the past four seasons, and he also coached for the Saints and Browns after a 15-year playing career. A first-round pick in 1994, Glenn played cornerback for the Jets for the first nine of those seasons, and he made a pair of Pro Bowls while in the team’s secondary.

The Jets will now move on to finding a new General Manager. Assistant GM Lance Newmark, who worked with Glenn in Detroit before switching jobs in 2024, has had a few interviews with the team, but no deal has been reached on that front.