NY Jets introduce new head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The New York Jets held an introductory press conference Monday afternoon to introduce the new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey.
Who are Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey?
About Aaron Glenn:
Glenn, who oversaw the Lions’ defense the past four seasons, beat out 15 other candidates for the job as the Jets went through an extensive search.
And they ended up choosing one of their former players — a first-round draft pick in 1994 who was mentored by Bill Parcells, became one of the Jets’ best playmakers and developed into a well-respected and highly sought coach.

Detroit Lions Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn looks on during the first half of an NFL Divisional Playoff game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Saturday, January 18, 2025. (Photo by
"This place is special for me," Glenn said in a statement issued by the Jets, who announced the agreement Wednesday night. "From the time I was drafted and practiced on Long Island to the time I came back as a scout in New Jersey, this organization has always felt like home."
Glenn becomes the third Black head coach in the franchise’s history, joining Herm Edwards and Todd Bowles. He’s also the first Black coach to be hired to lead an NFL team during this year’s hiring cycle.
"I’m thankful to Mr. Johnson for this opportunity," Glenn said. "To our players, prepare to be coached with everything we have. That is our responsibility. I ask that we share the same vision and that’s working toward winning a championship. To our fans, simply put, expect a winning team that you will be proud of."
About Darren Mougey:
Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey agreed to terms Saturday with the Jets to become their GM.

Denver Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey during a pre-draft press conference at the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse April 22, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
The 39-year-old Mougey has worked as Broncos general manager George Paton's top assistant for the past three seasons. Mougey replaces the fired Joe Douglas in New York and joins new Jets coach Aaron Glenn as the new leaders of the franchise.
"Darren is a trusted NFL executive who has experience working with an impressive collection of football leaders," Jets owner and chairman Woody Johnson said in a statement issued by the team. "He is a proven talent evaluator who impressed us with his vision for this team. His partnership with Coach Glenn will revitalize this organization."
Mougey, the NFL’s third-youngest GM behind Cleveland’s Andrew Berry and Chicago’s Ryan Poles, held several positions in Denver’s front office since joining the team as a scouting intern under John Elway in 2012.
"It is one of the great honors and privileges of my life to serve as the general manager of the New York Jets," Mougey said in a statement. "I want to thank Mr. Johnson for this responsibility, one I do not take lightly. I could not be more excited to work alongside Coach Glenn to build a championship team that will make Jets fans proud."
The Source: This article contains reporting from the Associated Press.