The New York Jets unveiled their new head coach, Aaron Glenn, former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, on Monday.
This announcement came as owner Woody Johnson and his team sought to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season.
The Jets had fired their defensive-focused head coach, Robert Saleh, during the season and opted for another defensive-minded leader with strong ties to the franchise—former star defensive back Aaron Glenn.
Glenn, who played a key role in leading the Lions to the NFC’s best regular-season record last year, compared the Jets’ potential to the Lions’ remarkable rise to first place in Detroit last season.
“Dan Campbell, outstanding man,” Glenn said. “When we went to Detroit with Dan, we were at the bottom. But we did what? We brought it to the top,” Glenn shared.
“So here’s what I’ve been able to do in the last nine years: take a team to the top, reach the peak, and maintain it. That’s what we’ll bring here.”
Last season, the Jets finished third in the NFL in total defense, allowing just under 314 yards per game.
Offensively, the Aaron Rodgers-led team struggled, ranking near the bottom with just over 310 yards per game.
If Glenn is to lead a turnaround for the 5-12 Jets in 2025, drawing on the passion and drive of a Lions franchise that captured the hearts of millions could be the perfect starting point.