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Sources - Jets hiring Lions DC Aaron Glenn as new coach - ESPN

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — On his journey from low-level scout to highly coveted coordinator, Aaron Glenn told friends his «dream job» was to coach the New York Jets — the franchise that made him a first-round pick in 1994.

It became reality Wednesday, as Glenn — most recently the Detroit Lions' defensive coordinator — agreed in principle to become the 19th non-interim head coach in Jets history, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Glenn received a five-year contract, tying him to the Jets through 2029, sources told Schefter.

The Jets are still looking to hire a general manager. They conducted an in-person interview with former longtime Lions executive Lance Newmark, the only known candidate to have a second interview. Newmark, the Washington Commanders' assistant GM in 2024, overlapped with Glenn in Detroit from 2021 to 2023. Other candidates are being considered as well, with additional interviews forthcoming.

The Jets long for stability and success. They're coming off their 14th straight season out of the playoffs, the longest active drought across America's four major men's sports leagues. The Jets will try to rebound from a turmoil-filled season that included the firings of coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas.

Because of the Lions' upset loss to the Commanders in the NFC divisional playoffs, Glenn became available sooner than expected. Wasting little time, the Jets hosted him for an in-person interview Tuesday — 12 days after his virtual meeting with team officials.

Glenn spent seven hours at the facility and returned to his Detroit home Tuesday night as talks continued. The New Orleans Saints also showed strong interest. He finished his playing career in New Orleans and later became the secondary coach under Sean

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