Aaron Glenn's staff has gone through a major overhaul after his first season in New York. Now, he's turning to an old friend from his time in Detroit to take over as defensive coordinator.

One potential option that could be in play is current Lions safeties coach Jim O'Neil, who interviewed for the Jets' defensive coordinator vacancy earlier this month. O'Neil joined the Lions' coaching staff two seasons ago, which marked the final year of Glenn's tenure as defensive coordinator.

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Glenn dismissed offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, whom he previously worked with while both were on Dan Campbell's staff in Detroit.

Pagano would be an exciting addition to the Lions' coaching staff due to a wealth of experience across the league. He was a head coach in Indianapolis for six seasons, spanning 2012-17, and also held the defensive coordinator title for two separate organizations.

The New York Jets had eht NFL’s worst defense in 2025 under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn, with a lack […]

The New York Jets‘ coaching staff has been shrouded in mystery since the offseason began, but it seems we’re getting closer to head coach Aaron Glenn deciding on his assistant coaches.At first, it sounded like former Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale was the favorite to land the job,