Losing to a team that hadn’t won all season shifted the conversation about the Jets from the field to the head coach’s office.
Aaron Glenn is 5–19 as Jets head coach after Sunday’s 28–25 home loss to the winless Miami Dolphins. The Jets are 2–5 in his second season and 0–8 in division games under Glenn. The team has not announced any coaching change.
What happened on the field is in our Jets-Dolphins Week 7 recap. This story is about where it leaves Glenn.
What is Aaron Glenn’s record with the Jets?
Five wins in 24 games. Glenn went 3–14 in 2025, his first season, and the Jets are 2–5 this year with wins over Tennessee and Cleveland and losses to Green Bay, Detroit, Chicago, New England, and Miami. Under Glenn, they have not beaten an AFC East opponent in eight tries, per The Jet Press.
Sunday’s loss also gave Miami head coach Jeff Hafley his first NFL win, according to the Dolphins.
What has Glenn said about the team’s direction?
He has taken responsibility without giving up on the season. After the game, Glenn said he was “disappointed in myself first and foremost,” and that the team is heading the right way because “there’s no quit in these guys,” according to Pro Football Talk. “I know that we’re not where we need to be,” he added, “but I totally believe that we’re on the right track.”
Why is the scrutiny on Glenn so heavy this week?
Because the problems keep landing on his side of the ball and his decisions. Glenn took over defensive play-calling for 2026 after the Jets moved on from their defensive coordinator, and Miami scored 21 points before halftime on Sunday. The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt described the locker room afterward as “loss for words,” as The Jet Press cited.
It also follows a rough week in Foxborough. During the halftime interview at New England on October 18, Glenn told CBS that the Jets would get the ball, but the Patriots received the second-half kickoff. The next day he said there was no confusion and that he had been talking about the offense after a defensive stop, according to BroBible’s account of his press conference.
What happens next for the Jets and Glenn?
Nothing has been announced. The Jets’ next test is a home game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 1. The trade deadline also falls in the coming weeks, and our story on Will McDonald IV covers the Jets’ approach.
Glenn’s background and coaching history are on his Aaron Glenn profile page, and more context lives in Insiders’ Analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aaron Glenn’s record as Jets head coach?
Glenn is 5–19 in 24 games since taking over in 2025: 3–14 last season and 2–5 so far in 2026. He is 0–8 against AFC East opponents.
Has Aaron Glenn been fired?
No. As of Monday, October 26, 2026, the Jets have not announced any coaching staff changes, and Glenn remains head coach.
What did Aaron Glenn say after the Dolphins loss?
He said he was disappointed in himself first and foremost, and that he believes the team is on the right track because his players don’t quit.
Who calls the Jets’ defensive plays?
Glenn does. He took over defensive play-calling for 2026 after the Jets parted ways with their defensive coordinator following last season.
What was the Jets’ halftime interview controversy?
At halftime at New England on October 18, Glenn told CBS the Jets would get the ball, but the Patriots received the second-half kickoff. The next day he said he had been talking about the offense after a defensive stop.
When do the Jets play next?
The Jets host the Las Vegas Raiders at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.