Jets announce hiring of Aaron Glenn as 22nd head coach in franchise history

The Jets made it official by announcing they had agreed to terms with Aaron Glenn.

He will become the 22nd head coach in franchise history, returning home to a Jets team he played for during his first eight NFL seasons and later worked for as a scout in the department. staff.

Glenn, the Lions’ former defensive coordinator, is expected to sign his contract Thursday at 1 Jets Drive.

“I am thrilled to welcome Aaron Glenn home as head coach of the New York Jets,” President Robert Wood Johnson said in a statement. “Aaron has earned this opportunity with nearly three decades of NFL experience – 10 with us as a player and scout. He brings tremendous leadership skills and the vision this organization needs to succeed. I’m excited to see him lead this team.

The Jets conducted 16 interviews with head coaching candidates.

Glenn met face-to-face with Jets executives Tuesday morning and a framework for a deal was agreed on Wednesday.

“This place is special to me,” Glenn said. “From the time I was drafted and coached on Long Island to the time I came back as a scout in New Jersey, this organization has always felt like home. I thank Mr. Johnson for this opportunity. To our players, prepare to be coached with everything we have. It’s our responsibility. I ask that we share the same vision and that of working to win a championship. For our fans, simply put, expect a winning team that you will be proud of.

Before beginning his professional coaching journey, Glenn worked in the Jets front office as a pro personnel scout in 2012 and a college area scout in 2013.