New York hired Glenn, most recently the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, as their next head coach, ahead of his scheduled in-person interview with New Orleans. It’s a five-year deal, according to league sources.

The New York Jets confirmed the weeks-long rumors and reports. Aaron Glenn is their next head coach. Glenn, 52, leaves his post as the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions to take the helm with Gang Green. He was long a fan favorite after he was the team’s first-round pick in 1994 and spent the bulk of his career with the Jets.