Aaron Glenn faces backlash over Garrett Wilson's limited role with Jets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn's comments on wide receiver Garrett Wilson's lack of involvement have drawn criticism from fans. Glenn emphasized the importance of distributing the ball among offensive players and noted that each game presents different opportunities. Despite acknowledging Wilson as a player who needs to be targeted more, fans expressed frustration with the explanation, demanding greater focus on utilizing their top receiver. The backlash comes in the wake of ongoing dissatisfaction with Glenn's coaching performance following a loss to the Dolphins. Fans are questioning the effectiveness of Glenn's strategy relating to ball distribution and expect changes in how Wilson is integrated into the offense.
- •Aaron Glenn explains balancing touches among offensive players.
- •Fans criticize Glenn for not utilizing Garrett Wilson more effectively.
- •Wilson needs to be more involved, according to Glenn.
- •Backlash follows Jets' recent loss to the Dolphins.
- •Fan impatience grows with Glenn's coaching approach.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Get Rid of Him,’ ‘Stop Making Excuses’ — NFL Fans Slam Jets HC Aaron Glenn’s Explanation of Garrett Wilson’s Lack of Involvement
"Aaron Glenn reminded reporters that the New York Jets have only one football to distribute. Social media users had a fairly straightforward response.
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