Dallas Cowboys coaching search: Aaron Glenn emerging as ‘name to watch,’ per report

Aaron Glenn is emerging as a “name to watch” in the Dallas Cowboys head coaching search, FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz reported. The Detroit Lions defensive coordinator played for the Cowboys from 2005-06 and is someone Jerry Jones holds in “high regard.”

Glenn is one of the coveted names in this year’s coaching cycle, along with his counterpart Ben Johnson. He has interviewed for five of the seven jobs to open this cycle, only turning down the New England Patriots. They went on to hire Mike Vrabel.

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Glenn, of course, is no stranger to Texas even beyond his time with the Cowboys. A Houston native, he played college football at Texas A&M, where he became a first-round pick in the 1994 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. The Jets also spoke with him about their head coach opening.

#Lions DC Aaron Glenn is a name to watch closely as the #Cowboys continue their search for a new head coach into next week.

One league source mentioned Jerry Jones holding him in especially high regard. Glenn, who starred at Texas A&M, not only played in Dallas, but is from… pic.twitter.com/z1gU0CC4W6

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 18, 2025

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