Resurfaced Aaron Glenn video may rule out Kyler Murray as Jets QB option

When it comes to the New York Jets' quarterback options heading into 2026, none seem to draw all that much excitement from the fanbase.

Sure, trading for Derek Carr or signing Kirk Cousins may improve the floor of the Jets offense, but is there any upside between the two 30-plus-year-old passers? No.

One possible quarterback option that does have some upside is Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. He certainly has some quick legs and a massive arm, but for whatever reason, he was never able to put it all together in Arizona. Could he be a possible option for the Jets in 2026?

That all depends on what head coach Aaron Glenn thinks about him, and if Glenn's feelings are the same as they were in years past, Murray may not be the quarterback for New York.

Aaron Glenn may not love Kyler Murray as a Jets QB option

In an episode of The Pivot with ESPN analyst Ryan Clark in October 2022, Glenn spoke about one of his favorite games, coordinating the Detroit Lions defense against Murray's Cardinals. It doesn't exactly paint the former No. 1 overall pick in the best light.

"Learning how to win games, how to close out games. I remember the Arizona game was probably our best game of the year. Defensively, man, we went after them. I mean, I called cover zero more than I've ever called in my life because, listen, Kyler, I'm finna go at you, bro. I'm just telling you."

Aaron Glenn

Clark responded, "Well, we know he's not studying anyway," in reference to Murray's rumored poor work ethic. Glenn laughed before responding, "No doubt...that's a whole other subject."

Glenn is referring to a late-December matchup between the Lions and Cardinals in 2021, when 2-11 Detroit upset the 10-4 Cardinals 30-12 at Ford Field. Glenn's defense kept Murray contained, and he completed 23-of-41 passes for 257 yards, to go along with a touchdown and an interception. The usual run-happy Murray rushed four times for three yards.

The main takeaway from the old clip is that it puts on display exactly what Glenn thinks of Murray as a quarterback, and evidently, he doesn't think much of him.

Murray's issue has never been talent. He's athletic, can make almost every throw, and has a special ability to get out of trouble when the pocket collapses. But what he lacks overshadows everything else. His size isn't exactly great for an NFL quarterback, he doesn't seem to put the work in off the field, and he gets injured far too often.

Over the last four seasons, Murray has appeared in 41 of 68 possible games, missing games with a torn ACL and a serious foot injury (or perhaps a soft benching in favor of Jacoby Brissett) this past season.

With Glenn's back against the wall heading into 2026, it seems unlikely that he will put all his eggs in the basket of a quarterback he doesn't believe in, and I think it's safe to say Murray to the Jets seems incredibly unlikely.