Here’s the latest news and buzz as Aaron Glenn and the Jets build out their new coaching staff…
Jan. 29, 5:40 p.m.
Aaron Whitecotton, who has been the Jets’ defensive line coach for the past four seasons, is being hired by the Dallas Cowboys for the same role, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports.
The Athletic first reported Dallas’ interest in Whitecotton.
Whitecotton coached Quinnen Williams during his two Pro Bowl seasons in 2022 and 2023. Williams also earned Defensive Player of the Year votes and a first-team All-Pro nod for his 2022 season.
Aaron Glenn has yet to fill any roles on his coaching staff, though the Jets are reportedly interviewing both Chris Harris and Steve Wilks on Wednesday for the defensive coordinator job.
Jan. 29, 11:45 a.m.
Former Tennessee Titans defensive pass game coordinator and cornerbacks coach Chris Harris is set to interview for the Jets’ DC job on Wednesday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Pelissero notes that Harris and Aaron Glenn have a longstanding relationship.
A former safety who played nine seasons in the NFL, Harris began his coaching career with the Bears in 2013 before moving on to the Chargers, Commanders, and then the Titans.
Harris’ contract in Tennessee expired at the end of this season, and the club announced he would not return.
Jan. 22, 4:29 p.m.
SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reports that former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks is Aaron Glenn‘s top target for defensive coordinator.
Wilks, who last coached as the 49ers’ DC in 2023, was a long-time assistant in Carolina, and served as the Panthers’ interim head coach in 2022.
Meanwhile, Hughes reports that Rams passing game coordinator Nick Caley is a name to watch for OC, though it could be tough to pry him away from LA due to his close relationship with Sean McVay.
