Here are strengths of six realistic Lions' defensive coordinator candidates after Glenn's departure.

The Detroit Lions have lost defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets but could ironically turn to a former Jets head coach to replace Glenn.

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is considered "a potential favorite" to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025, according to NFL insider

Aaron Glenn, a former Jets cornerback, has been named the new head coach of the team, succeeding Robert Saleh.

The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator Thursday by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend. Saleh is a 2001 graduate of Northern Michigan University who played football for four years for the Wildcats.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sept. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, file) This is a 2024 photo of Deshea Townsend of the Detroit Lions NFL football team.

The San Francisco 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator has not necessarily gotten off the ground. Robert Saleh is seen as the top candidate.

(AP) — The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator Thursday by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend.

Glenn is pretty similar to the last guy they hired. Once again, everything hinges on a quarterback in New York.

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has completed an interview for the San Francisco 49er's vacant defensive coordinator position, the team announced Thursday. The front office also met with Detroit Lions defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend.

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan finally dismissed GM Trent Baalke on Wednesday, but it's a move that should have been made weeks ago.