New York hired Glenn, most recently the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, as their next head coach, ahead of his scheduled in-person interview with New Orleans. It’s a five-year deal, according to league sources.

After interviewing 16 different people for the team’s head coaching vacancy, the New York Jets look like they have made their hire.

Aaron Glenn is taking over as the New York Jets' new head coach, leading franchise he starred with as a cornerback in the 1990s.