The New York Jets have appointed their former participant Aaron Glenn because the facet’s new head coach.
The 52-year-old, who has reworked the Detroit Lions’ defence over the previous 4 years because the group’s defensive co-ordinator, spent eight seasons with the Jets between 1994 and 2001.
After ending his taking part in profession in 2010, Glenn rejoined the Jets for 2 seasons as a personnel scout earlier than transferring into teaching.
“Aaron earned this chance by way of nearly three a long time of NFL expertise – 10 with us as a participant and a scout,” mentioned Jets chairman Robert Wooden Johnson.
“He brings large management abilities and the imaginative and prescient this organisation must be profitable. I’m thrilled to see him lead this group.”
Glenn, who has had stints with the Lions, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns, has by no means been a head coach.
“This place is particular for me,” mentioned Glenn.
“From the time I used to be drafted and practiced on Lengthy Island, to the time I got here again as a scout in New Jersey, this organisation has all the time felt like residence.”
Glenn succeeds Robert Saleh, who turned the primary coach in proprietor Johnson’s 25-year tenure to be sacked by the Jets in October.
The Jets final certified for the post-season in 2010.