The New York Jets have hired Aaron Glenn as their next head coach. While The 33rd Team was brought on board to help the team out, such decisions always fall on the feet of owner Woody Johnson. Following the official announcement of Glenn being hired, the Jets released Johnson’s statement on Glenn being the choice.

We’ve reached a crossroads in the Jets’ search for their next head coach and general manager. With the Lions getting unexpectedly bounced from the playoffs on Saturday, two of the top candidates on the market – offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn – are suddenly available to interview starting today.

Aaron Glenn was hired to be their 19th full-time head coach on Wednesday. Glenn, who was the Jets’ first-round draft choice in 1994 and played eight seasons for the team, spent the past four years as the Lions defensive coordinator.