The New York Jets have appointed their former player Aaron Glenn as the side's new head coach. The 52-year-old, who has transformed the Detroit Lions' defence over the past four years as the team's defensive co-ordinator,

The New York Jets have landed on a familiar face as their new head coach. According to various reports, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has been tabbed. For some around New York, the 52-year-old is very familiar. He has strong ties to Gang Green in multiple ways.

Aaron Glenn began his NFL career with the New York Jets, and now he's returning home, on Wednesday agreeing to become the team's newest head coach following a four-year run as the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator.

With their head coach being finalized the New York Jets could be eyeing a move to hire away the Washington Commanders' assistant general manager.

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

A new coach in New York: Jets are hiring former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their new head coach, per sources. The former Jets 1994 first-round pick, who became a personnel scout for the team, now is becoming their head coach. pic.twitter.com/eb3nu7it5C

A new coach in New York: Jets are hiring former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their new head coach, per sources. The former Jets 1994 first-round pick, who became a personnel scout for the team, now is becoming their head coach.

The Jets hired Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their next head coach, with sources telling ESPN it's a five-year contract. The team is still looking to hire a general manager.

The New York Jets confirmed the weeks-long rumors and reports. Aaron Glenn is their next head coach. Glenn, 52, leaves his post as the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions to take the helm with Gang Green. He was long a fan favorite after he was the team’s first-round pick in 1994 and spent the bulk of his career with the Jets.

AARON GLENN AND THE NEW YORK JETS. The Jets filled their coaching vacancy, and it's an excellent choice. Aaron Glenn is headed to the Big Apple, tasked with revivin

Aaron Glenn, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, has been hired by the new York Jets as their next head coach.