The Jets are finalizing a deal to hire Aaron Glenn as head coach

It was reported on Tuesday morning that the planes were headed there Their second interview With Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn aiming to make him their next head coach and that effort was still underway Tuesday night.

According to multiple reports, the team is finalizing a deal for Glenn. They also let other job candidates know that they are moving in a different direction.

Glenn was identified as a prime candidate for the Jets job early in the interview process and has also generated serious interest from the Saints. Scheduling the Jets interview first indicated that this is where Glenn wanted to end up and it appears that is where the Jets’ search will end.

There’s a similar sentiment about assistant GM Lance Newmark becoming the team’s next general manager. He also had a second interview on Tuesday and, like Glenn, is the only candidate invited back for an additional meeting with the team.