Aaron Glenn is the head coach of the New York Jets and a former NFL cornerback. Aaron Glenn played 15 seasons in the National Football League from 1994 through 2008 and spent much of that career with the Jets before later moving into coaching.
Aaron Glenn Playing Career
Glenn entered the NFL as a first-round pick in the 1994 NFL Draft when the New York Jets selected him with the 12th overall pick out of Texas A&M.
He played cornerback for several NFL teams during a 15-year career.
New York Jets: 1994 to 2001
Houston Texans: 2002 to 2004
Dallas Cowboys: 2005 to 2006
Jacksonville Jaguars: 2007
New Orleans Saints: 2008
Glenn earned three Pro Bowl selections during the playing career and became known as one of the top cover corners of the era. Aaron Glenn recorded 41 career interceptions and over 650 tackles during the NFL career.
Coaching Background and Experience
Aaron Glenn began an NFL coaching career in 2014 with the Cleveland Browns.
Cleveland Browns – Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: 2014 to 2015
After two seasons in Cleveland, Glenn joined the New Orleans Saints coaching staff.
New Orleans Saints – Defensive Backs Coach: 2016 to 2020
During the five seasons in New Orleans, he worked with the secondary and helped develop several defensive backs in the Saints defense.
Aaron Glenn became a defensive coordinator in 2021 when the Detroit Lions hired him to lead their defense.
Detroit Lions – Defensive Coordinator: 2021 to 2024
He served four seasons as defensive coordinator in Detroit before becoming head coach of the New York Jets.
New York Jets – Head Coach: 2025 to Present
Aaron Coaching Profile
Name: Aaron Glenn
Position: Head Coach
Team: New York Jets
Coaching Experience: Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, New York Jets
Playing Experience: New York Jets, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints
