Aaron Glenn's viral NFL Combine moment has Jets fans asking questions

Aaron Glenn may not have expected to become one of the most talked-about figures at the NFL Combine this week, but here we are. During the edge rusher 40-yard dash drills, cameras caught the New York Jets' head coach in what quickly became a viral moment.

Glenn appeared to nod off just moments before David Bailey, a potential Jets target at No. 2 overall, took the field. The clip spread quickly, and Jets fans immediately began asking the same question.

Was Aaron Glenn actually asleep?

Before anyone jumps to conclusions, it is worth pointing out that nothing is confirmed. Many pointed out that Glenn may have simply been looking down at his phone, deep in thought, or resting his eyes during a long day at the Combine.

Still, the timing of the moment, paired with how it looked on camera, made it irresistible for social media in this day and age. You can see the clip for yourself here.

Was Jets HC Aaron Glenn actually asleep at the NFL Combine?

The reaction was exactly what you would expect. NFL fans flooded social media with jokes, memes, and playful speculation, which in turn made a brief camera shot one of the most talked-about moments of Combine week.

Some joked that Glenn was conserving energy, others wondered if he trusted his scouting department a little too much, and a few leaned into the irony of the moment happening right before a potential top pick was set to run.

Of course, the Combine is a grind. Coaches and front office members sit through hours of workouts, interviews, meetings, and evaluations, often running on very little sleep. A head coach appearing less than fully locked in for a split second is hardly a scandal, and it says nothing about Glenn’s actual preparation or attention to detail.

But the Jets know better than most that optics matter, and this clip was always going to take on a life of its own. Whether Glenn was asleep, scrolling, or simply blinking at the wrong time, Jets fans now have a new piece of Combine lore to laugh about.

In the slow burn of draft season, sometimes even a harmless moment like this is enough to steal the spotlight. Or, in simpler terms, I suppose it was a slow news day.