New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson Reportedly Commits to Aaron Glenn for 2026
If you were hoping for the annual New York Jets coaching carousel to spin up its rusty gears again this offseason, I have some bad news for you. Put away the “Fire Everyone” billboards and cancel the skywriting planes. Despite a 3-11 record that makes watching paint dry feel like an adrenaline sport, reports indicate that head coach Aaron Glenn isn’t going anywhere.
According to league sources, Jets owner Woody Johnson is doubling down on his head coach, viewing this disastrous 2025 campaign not as a failure, but as a “foundational rebuild.” Because nothing says “strong foundation” quite like trading away your best defensive players and sitting at the bottom of the AFC East, right?
But in all seriousness, the decision to keep Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey suggests a rare moment of clarity or stubbornness from an organization historically known for knee-jerk reactions.
The Turbulence of Year One
Let’s be real: Aaron Glenn has had a rookie season from hell. Between the awkward, tense press conference, the practices being “damn good”, and the revolving door at quarterback, it hasn’t been pretty. Then came the controversial decision to fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks with just three games left on the schedule, a move that smelled a lot like the owner forced it.
Yet, inside the building, the vibe is reportedly different. Agents across the league are operating under the assumption that Glenn’s job is safe. The “one-and-done” scenario, a favorite of disgruntled New York sports radio callers, was apparently never even on the table for Johnson.
Why? Because this tank job was intentional. You don’t trade away superstars like Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner and Quinnen Williams mid-season if you’re trying to win games now. Those moves were calculated surrenders designed to stockpile draft capital. Judging Glenn on a roster stripped for parts is like judging a chef who was handed nothing but expired milk and a stale cracker.
Why the Jets Are Betting on Aaron Glenn
The optimism surrounding Glenn stems from his resume in Detroit. Remember the Lions going 3-13-1 in 2021? Glenn was there, orchestrating a defense that eventually helped turn that franchise into a perennial playoff contender. The Jets are banking on history repeating itself. They believe Glenn can weather the early storm to build a culture that actually lasts longer than a single news cycle.
The logic is sound, even if the current product is unwatchable. The organization is betting that continuity, rather than constant upheaval, is the path out of the wilderness. It’s a bold strategy for a team that usually changes coaches like most people change socks, but maybe just maybe, it’s the right one.
The Quarterback Question Looms Large
Of course, all the patience in the world won’t matter if they can’t find someone to throw the football. The Jets are expected to aggressively address the quarterback position in the 2026 or 2027 offseason. Until that critical puzzle piece is found, Glenn is essentially fighting with one hand tied behind his back.
Resolving the QB situation is the golden ticket. If Mougey and Glenn can turn those stockpiled draft picks into a legitimate franchise signal-caller, this painful 3-11 season will be a distant memory. If they miss? Well, then we can dust off those billboards in 2027.
Final Thoughts
For now, Jets fans, settle in. Aaron Glenn is staying put. It’s going to be a long winter, but for the first time in a long time, the plan involves sticking to the plan. But with Woody Johnson, don’t expect it. He is the worst sports owner in all of North American sports. Sell the team, Woody.
