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

We've got some internal and external candidates to watch. It's hard to ignore Kelvin Sheppard as anything but one of the favorites for the job.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams is leaving Detroit to become the New England Patriots' defensive coordinator.

A person with knowledge of the hiring says the New York Jets and Aaron Glenn have agreed to terms on making the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator their head coach.

After interviewing 16 different people for the team’s head coaching vacancy, the New York Jets look like they have made their hire.

The Detroit Lions have lost another coach, as defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is set to become the new head coach of the New York Jets.

Aaron Glenn seemingly spent time with every NFL team along his playing and coaching journey. But a stop with the Detroit Lions is what ultimately led to his shot to be an NFL head coach. Glenn, after a successful run as the Lions' defensive coordinator,

The Detroit Lions are in the market for a new defensive line coach. Terrell Williams, who served in that role in 2024, is heading to New England to become the defensive coordinator of the Patriots. Williams is reuniting with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel,

Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams, who worked with Mike Vrabel in Tennessee from 2018-2023, is leaving Detroit to become the Patriots defensive coordinator, sources tell @MikeReiss and me. Vrabel thought so highly of Williams that he had him serve as head coach of the… pic.twitter.com/sZdeQoT6NL

Terrell Williams spent six seasons working with new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel before coming to Detroit last winter.

Mike Vrabel has turned to a former lieutenant to be the Patriots defensive coordinator. According to ESPN, the Patriots are hiring Detroit Lions defensive line coach/run game coordinator Terrell Williams to be their next defensive coordinator.