New York Jets Hire Aaron Glenn as New Head Coach
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, left, and vice chairman Christopher Johnson, right, pose for a photo with new head coach Aaron Glenn, second right, and general manager Darren Mougey during a press conference at the NFL football team’s training facility on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J.
Aaron Glenn, the New York Jets’ newest head coach, brought electricity to his introductory press conference on Monday as he’s set to lead the franchise on the sideline for the next few years. Glenn was hired after spending time as a defensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions, where he helped the team win the NFC North and earn the No. 1 seed in the playoffs before getting upset by the Washington Commanders.
Glenn is the Jets’ fourth head coach following the departure of Rex Ryan, with the last iteration of the team to earn a playoff spot being the 2014 season.
Glenn has a connection to the Jets franchise, having starred as a Jets cornerback from 1994 to 2001, earning two Pro Bowl selections. He also played for the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New Orleans Saints before retiring after the 2008 season.
At his introductory press conference, Glenn emphasized the team’s potential, saying, “Put your seatbelts on and get ready for the ride. Listen, there’s gonna be some challenges, but with challenges come opportunity. Here’s what I do know. We’re the freakin’ New York Jets and we’re built for this.”
He also stressed his connection to the organization, stating, “I wanted this job. I interviewed for a number of them, but I wanted this job. I didn’t want to leave the building without shaking Woody’s hand and making sure we had a contract. So I’m just telling you now, everything else was already out of it. It was all about the Jets and it’s been that way from the beginning.”
Glenn’s message will now need to be backed up on the field, as he and the front office determine whether to bring back Aaron Rodgers and make a decision on the trade market status of players like Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams.