Aaron Glenn enters 2026 season with high stakes for New York Jets

The New York Jets begin the 2026 season with coach Aaron Glenn facing pressure to show improvement after a 3-14 finish last year. Despite the negative outlook, owner Woody Johnson has not signaled an immediate change in leadership, and Glenn is entering the second year of a five-year contract. The team aims to avoid a repeat of last season's late-year performance, during which they were outscored 188-54 across their final five losses. Glenn has taken over play-calling duties for the defense, while quarterback Geno Smith leads an offense featuring running back Breece Hall and receiver Garrett Wilson. The team faces the Tennessee Titans in their season opener before hosting the Green Bay Packers. Organization officials report internal confidence and a focus on building momentum early in the schedule.

• 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Jets and Aaron Glenn’s 2026 stakes are clear: Win more, look better