Former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will become the new coach of the New York Jets for the 2025 seasonalso having the possibility of deciding whether the team’s star, Aaron Rodgers, returns to fulfill his contract with the team.
Through an advertisement on social networks The Jets made Glenn official in the position, although at the moment his work team has not been decidedwhich will be instrumental in deciding whether Rodgers will return as the team’s starting quarterback.
Glenn returns to the team that made him famous as a cornerback after being selected in the first round of the 1994 draft.
The now 52-year-old coach played for the Jets between 1994 and 2001. His playing career continued with the Houston Texans (2002-2004), he spent two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, one with the Jacksonville Jaguars and ended his career in the NFL in 2008 with the New Orleans Saints.
His first experience on the sidelines was with the Cleveland Browns in 2014. as a deep defensive assistant; Between 2016 and 2020 he was in charge of the Saints’ secondary defense.
His good performance led him to the Detroit Lions as defensive coordinator, a role he carried out successfully between 2021 and this campaign, in which he helped Detroit finish as the best team in the National Conference.
After last Saturday’s elimination of the Lions against the Washington Commanders in the divisional round, several teams immediately emerged interested in hiring him as head coach, something that the Jets achieved this Tuesday.
The New Yorkers seek to rebuild a team that did not work under Robert Salehfired after five games in the 2024 season, which Jeff Ulbrich finished as interim coach with disappointing results of five games won and 12 lost.
As soon as the coach’s arrival was announced, Joe Namath, a legend who led the Jets to win their only Super Bowl in the 1968 season, was optimistic about what was to come for the New Yorkers.
“I hope all Jets fans are as excited as my family and I are about Aaron Glenn being our new head coach. “Hopefully the season starts as soon as possible!” said Namath, who is a member of the Hall of Fame.
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