The New York Jets are hiring Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their head coach, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Glenn agreed to

Aaron Glenn is expected to be come the next head coach of the New York Jets. Following an extensive search by the team, Glenn was the first candidate to reportedly have a second conversation about the position with the Jets.

Glenn has been a name long tied to the Jets for their open head coaching role. He previously served as a scout for the team after a Pro Bowl-filled career with the Jets. Glenn has recently helped fix the Detroit Lions ' defense into one of the most fearsome in the league once again.