Vote of Confidence for Aaron Glenn as Jets Stand pat at Deadline

While plenty of Jets fans sat back and anticipated a few trade deadline deals, Gang Green prioritized the development and evaluation of their head coach over adding more draft picks.  Multiple outlets are reporting that the reason why the Jets stood pat at the trade deadline, at least in part, was to let Aaron Glenn show what he can do.

The Jets reportedly had an offer on the table for Will McDonald (said to be a day two pick), while also fielding calls about Geno Smith.  But when all was said and done, the only move they made was to send safety Andre Cisco to the Detroit Lions for a 2029 sixth-round pick.  It was initially reported that the pick from Detroit would be a 2027 pick, but that was later updated.

#Jets HC Aaron Glenn on the team’s 2-7 record:

“When you look at the 7 losses—and this is just the facts—five of the teams were playoff-caliber teams. I think five of them were one-score games. … We feel like we’re on the cusp of trying to break through.” https://t.co/Ayw1NfJGfB

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 11, 2026

When the Minnesota Vikings called to check in on the availability of Smith, the Jets wouldn’t even entertain the notion.  Talks never progressed to the point of discussing possible compensation according to Connor Hughes of SNY.

If Woody Johnson is still considering keeping the 5-21 Glenn around, it should be rather alarming to Jets fans.  Expected to be a defensive genius, Glenn’s defense has produced just one interception in 26 games while blowing multiple double-digit leads. They also managed to lose to the previously winless Miami Dolphins.

Glenn has said several times that the Jets defense has played well at times this season and fizzled after a hot start.  Worth noting however, is that the hot start included weeks 1 and 2.  In those games, Glenn’s defense shut down Cam Ward and the Titans and a Packers offense that was still yet to find its footing.

Since then, the Jets are 1-7 and have allowed at least 125 yards on the ground in five of seven contests.  In four of those games, the Jets have allowed at least 350 yards and surrendered 333 in another.

So while Glenn likely appreciates the team prioritizing him over additional assets for the future, the losses, points allowed, lack of turnovers and mounting losses are plenty of reason for Jets fans to remain skeptical in regards to what the future holds.

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