Latest Jets report shuts down unfounded Aaron Glenn rumors

The New York Jets enter Sunday with just three games remaining on their schedule, as they prepare for a Week 16 matchup against the New Orleans Saints later today.

At 3–11, the season has been messy and often frustrating, which has at times created the kind of environment where speculation tends to fill the void left by wins.

Earlier this week, that speculation escalated when a report from Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggested head coach Aaron Glenn’s job might not be as safe as many assumed, a notion that immediately raised eyebrows around the league.

The suggestion seemed a little out of left field. Glenn is less than a year into his tenure, working through a clear rebuild alongside general manager Darren Mougey. Still, in an organization with the Jets’ history, even the suggestion of instability was enough to spark conversation.

That narrative, however, was shut down decisively on Saturday. The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported on Saturday that Glenn’s job is safe, and agents around the league are operating with the understanding that his position will not be open.

Simply put, the Jets are not entertaining a “one-and-done” scenario. The organization recognizes this rebuild was always going to take time, and Glenn is central to that plan.

No, the Jets are not considering firing Aaron Glenn

The initial speculation gained traction largely because of how rocky Glenn’s first season has appeared on the surface. From tense press conferences to questionable quarterback decisions and the late-season firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, the Jets have provided plenty of headline fuel.

Add in a record that is actually a game worse than last year’s pace, and it’s easy to see why some outsiders wondered whether ownership might grow impatient. But Russini’s reporting makes it clear that impatience has not been part of the equation.

Woody Johnson has remained supportive of both Glenn and Mougey, understanding that this season has been about evaluating the roster, establishing a foundation, and setting a culture instead of chasing short-term results.

SNY’s Connor Hughes echoed that sentiment on Saturday, calling the idea that Glenn’s job was in jeopardy “beyond silly,” and cautioning against speculation being interpreted as reporting.

Glenn was brought to Florharm Park with a long-term vision in mind, at least partially shaped by his role in helping transform the Detroit Lions from a bottom-feeder into a perennial contender. The Jets believe the same patience will pay off again.

For better or worse, they’re committed to the long game, and the latest reporting makes it clear that Aaron Glenn remains firmly at the center of it.