– Six assistants fired on Saturday:
– Offense: quarterbacks coach Charles London, pass game coordinator Scott Turner 🏈
– Defense: linebackers coach Aaron Curry, defensive line coach Eric Washington, assistant defensive backs coach Dre Bly, and two defensive assistants — Alonso Escalante and Roosevelt Williams 🧱
– The Jets still need a new defensive coordinator after Steve Wilks was let go following the season. The DC chair is open and waiting for the right fit 🔍
Lions connection and coaching carousel implications 🌀
– Detroit fans know recruitment and attrition can reshape a staff quickly. Last offseason, Ben Johnson and several assistants left for Chicago, with more moves across the league already in play.
– Dre Bly’s firing (a former Lions assistant) could keep the door open for a return to Detroit, sparking speculation about how Glenn’s moves may impact Lions coordinators and assistants going forward.
Jets eyeing a new DC — Jim O’Neil in the mix 🧭
– One potential option for the Jets’ defensive coordinator job is current Lions safeties coach Jim O’Neil, who previously interviewed for the vacancy. O’Neil has a long DC résumé (Browns, 49ers, Northwestern) and has past Jets ties (2009-12).
– O’Neil joins a growing list of candidates as Glenn looks to rebuild a defense that needs to climb quickly in 2026.
Why this matters for next season 🗝️
– Glenn finished his first year 4-13, so these staff changes are aimed at boosting performance and accountability. With a brand-new coordinator hunt and a reshuffled support crew, the Jets’ odds of turning things around hinge on right fits and chemistry 🏀⚾
– The coaching carousel could influence both New York and Detroit, adding intrigue to the offseason as teams chase the right leadership to spark a turnaround 🔥
Big offseason ahead for both teams — stay tuned as the moves unfold! 📊🏈🔥
