Aaron Glenn: New York Jets appoint former player as new head coach
2025-01-23
Category: sports

The New York Jets have appointed their former player Aaron Glenn as the side's new head coach.The 52-year-old, who has transformed the Detroit Lions' defence over the past four years as the team's defensive co-ordinator, spent eight seasons with the Jets between 1994 and 2001.After finishing his playing career in 2010, Glenn rejoined the Jets for two seasons as a personnel scout before moving into coaching. "Aaron earned this opportunity through almost three decades of NFL experience â 10 with us as a player and a scout," said Jets chairman Robert Wood Johnson."He brings tremendous leadership skills and the vision this organisation needs to be successful. I am thrilled to see him lead this team."Glenn, who has had stints with the Lions, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns, has never been a head coach."This place is special for me," said Glenn. "From the time I was drafted and practiced on Long Island, to the time I came back as a scout in New Jersey, this organisation has always felt like home."Glenn succeeds Robert Saleh, who became the first coach in owner Johnson's 25-year tenure to be sacked by the Jets in October.The Jets last qualified for the post-season in 2010. 