Recent Jets, Patriots hirings give NFL five teams with coaches who once played for them

Aaron Glenn had no doubts about the place he wished to go as soon as the New York Jets‘ head-coaching job grew to become obtainable.

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As soon as a key playmaker after being a first-round draft decide for the franchise, Glenn will lead the Jets from the sideline after interviewing with three different groups in latest weeks.

“Pay attention, I wished this job,” Glenn stated throughout his introductory information convention Monday. “I interviewed for plenty of them, however I wished this job.”

With the hirings of Glenn and Mike Vrabel by the New England Patriots throughout this cycle, the NFL has 5 coaches who as soon as performed for the groups they’re now main. They be a part of Detroit’s Dan Campbell, Houston’s DeMeco Ryans and the Los Angeles Chargers‘ Jim Harbaugh.

“That is the place I began,” Glenn stated. “And you may’t write a greater story than that as a result of this has been my begin for plenty of conditions: as a participant, as a scout and now as a head coach. And you may’t write that story no higher than that. So, hopefully this will likely be my final cease.”

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Vrabel, a former linebacker who helped the Patriots win three Tremendous Bowls, had the same feeling when he returned to New England two weeks in the past as the top coach after additionally being a extremely sought candidate.

“In the long run,” Vrabel stated, “it was clear to me and my household and my soul that that is the place I wished to be.”

Aaron Glenn, Jets

Coached for Jets: Simply employed.

Performed for Jets: 1994-2001.

Stats with Jets: 121 video games, 24 INTs, 5 pressured fumbles, 6 fumble recoveries, 2 Professional Bowl choices.

Different groups performed for: Texans (2002-04), Cowboys (2005-06), Jaguars (2007), Saints (2008).

Teaching path: Lone Star Soccer League’s Houston Stallions (GM, 2012), Jets (personnel scout, 2012-13), Browns (assistant defensive backs coach, 2014-15), Saints (defensive backs coach, 2016-2020), Lions (defensive coordinator, 2021-24).

Mike Vrabel, Patriots

Coached for Patriots: Simply employed.

Performed for Patriots: 2001-08.

Stats with Patriots: 125 video games, 48 sacks, 34 passes defensed, 1 INT, 13 pressured fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, 1 All-Professional choice, 1 Professional Bowl choice, 3 Tremendous Bowl wins, Patriots Corridor of Fame.

Different groups performed for: Steelers (1997-2000), Chiefs (2009-10).

Teaching path: Ohio State (linebackers coach, 2011; defensive position coach, 2012-13); Texans (linebackers coach, 2014-16; defensive coordinator, 2017); Titans (head coach, 2018-2023); Browns (teaching and personnel guide, 2024).

Dan Campbell, Lions

Coached for Lions: Since 2021 (39-28-1 common season, 2-2 playoffs).

Performed for Lions: 2006-08.

Stats with Lions: 19 video games, 23 receptions, 330 yards receiving, 4 TDs.

Different groups performed for: Giants (1999-2002), Cowboys (2003-05), Saints (2009).

Teaching path: Dolphins (teaching intern, 2010; tight ends coach, 2011-15; interim head coach, 2015); Saints (assistant head coach/tight ends coach, 2016-2020).

DeMeco Ryans, Texans

Coached for Texans: Since 2023 (20-14 common season, 2-2 playoffs).

Performed for Texans: 2006-2011.

Stats with Texans: 86 video games, 8 1/2 sacks, 7 INTs, 7 pressured fumbles, 10 fumble recoveries, 2 Professional Bowl choices, AP Defensive Rookie of the Yr (2006).

Different groups performed for: Eagles (2013-15).

Teaching path: 49ers (defensive high quality management coach, 2017; inside linebackers coach, 2018-20; defensive coordinator, 2021-22).

Jim Harbaugh, Chargers

Coached for Chargers: Since 2024 (11-6 common season, 0-1 playoffs).

Performed for Chargers: 1999-2000.

Stats with Chargers: 21 video games, 16 begins, 18 TD passes, 4,177 yards passing, 24 INTs, 150 yards dashing.

Different groups performed for: Bears (1987-93), Colts (1994-97), Ravens (1998), Lions (preseason, 2001), Panthers (dressed for six video games however did not play, 2001).

Teaching path: Western Kentucky (offensive guide, 1994-2001); Raiders (quarterbacks coach, 2002-03); Chargers (head coach, 2004-06); Stanford (head coach, 2007-10); 49ers (head coach, 2011-14); Michigan (head coach, 2015-23).

Reporting by The Related Press.

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