Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is among the top candidates in this year's NFL head coaching cycle. The 52-year-old has interviewed with the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, and Jacksonville Jaguars over the last week.

The New England Patriots have landed Mike Vrabel as their new head coach, a move that felt inevitable since their search began. While the team explored other options during their search, they hit a notable speedbump when Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn opted to pass on their interest.

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn denied the New England Patriots’ interview request for their head coaching job, according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. It was reported on Wednesday that Glenn was sought after for an interview by the Patriots, who have a long history of prioritizing defensive-minded head coaches.