Jets fire numerous assistant coaches in major overhaul of Aaron Glenn’s staff

As the New York Jets continue to finalize their search for a defensive coordinator, head coach Aaron Glenn has officially made a number of changes to his staff ahead of the 2026 offseason.

KPRC NFL insider Aaron Wilson reported Friday evening that the Jets had parted ways with quarterbacks coach Charles London, pass game coordinator Scott Turner, defensive line coach Eric Washington, linebackers coach Aaron Curry, and defensive assistants Roosevelt Williams and Alonso Escalante.

Wilson is also reporting that at least one other offensive coach whom Glenn decided to retain will have their role re-assigned. It's unclear who that coach is at this time.

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt reported earlier in the week that the Jets were expected to retain wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson, offensive line coach Steve Heiden, and tight ends coach Jeff Blasko. Now, we finally have news of official changes being made to Glenn's staff.

Aaron Glenn makes major changes to his Jets coaching staff

Some of the most notable departures include London and Turner, who were key members of the Jets’ offensive staff — particularly within the quarterback room — along with Washington and Curry, both of whom served as high-level position coaches on defense.

London found reasonable success as a quarterbacks coach with both the Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks, helping both Will Levis and Geno Smith, respectively, to career years. His one-year stint with the Jets, however, was a lot less fruitful.

As for Turner, he was arguably the most experienced member of the Jets’ offensive staff, having previously served as an offensive coordinator multiple times, including stints with the Washington Commanders and in an interim role with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024.

Considering the Jets likely had the worst quarterback room and passing game in football this past season, it should come as no surprise that they moved on from both London and Turner.

The same could be said for Washington and Curry, who oversaw two of the most disappointing position groups on the Jets’ roster. Players like Will McDonald and Jermaine Johnson took noticeable steps back under Washington, while Quincy Williams and Jamien Sherwood experienced similar regression under Curry’s coaching.

Numerous players reportedly had issues with Washington, which likely contributed to his departure. Roosevelt Williams and Alonso Escalante were both first-year defensive assistants under Glenn, with the latter also serving as the team's nickels coach.

This move also suggests the Jets may be closing in on their defensive coordinator hire, as Glenn had planned to give his new DC a chance to evaluate the existing staff before any decisions were made. The timing implies the Jets already have a strong sense of who that hire will be.

It's certainly not ideal that Glenn and the Jets were forced to make this many changes just one year into his tenure, but that's what happens when you finish 3-14. The Jets will have some important hires to make over the coming weeks.