Aaron Glenn Takes Serious Steps for Jets Locker Room After DC Announces Scheme Changes

The pages of Scripture rustled gently beneath the fluorescent lights of the Jets’ meeting room—not a usual setting for playbook talk, but this wasn’t a usual meeting. Players, cleats still squeaking from walkthroughs, sat not in formation but in quiet reflection. Somewhere in the corner, an undrafted rookie underlined a verse from Timothy. This wasn’t just team bonding. It was a glimpse into the most unconventional preseason in recent Jets memory—one led by a head coach willing to explore every layer of belief to snap a 14-year curse.

The New York Jets are chasing more than wins in 2025—they’re chasing resurrection. Not since 2010 has the franchise tasted the playoffs, and with Aaron Rodgers unable to change that over the last two seasons, it’s now Aaron Glenn’s turn. The former Lions DC and newly minted Jets head coach has wasted no time redefining what leadership looks like in Florham Park. And one of his first moves? Bible study.

Yes, you read that right.

The news came courtesy of 2024 undrafted safety Jarius Monroe, who shared on social media that Jets players were now participating in structured Scripture study. NFL reporter Dov Kleiman later posted a sheet from one of the sessions, referencing 1 Timothy 1:12–20, alongside fill-in-the-blank spiritual reflections tailored to the players. It’s an approach that’s raised eyebrows and sparked both admiration and debate.

For many fans, it’s a welcome dose of identity in a league often criticized for losing its soul. But others question the implications of faith-based leadership in a multicultural locker room. Glenn’s own religious beliefs haven’t been publicly detailed, but colleagues frequently describe him as a god-fearing family man. And his actions suggest a coach who believes team chemistry starts deeper than the film room.

One player likely embracing the shift? Quarterback Justin Fields. Shortly after signing with the Jets in March, Fields shared a devotional passage—Psalm 142:1-3—on his Instagram Story, which reads in part: “When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then You knew my path.” It wasn’t just a spiritual flex; it was a statement of mindset. And with Glenn now guiding the team in a similar light, some fans wonder whether Fields and Glenn have more than just Xs and Os in sync.

Of course, the Jets aren’t alone in blending faith and football. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker revealed before Super Bowl LIX that the team holds Bible studies every Friday, chapel and mass before games on Saturdays, and that head coach Andy Reid leads the Our Father postgame. Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, too, have been open about their spiritual foundations. But Glenn’s move feels like a step further—an attempt to make faith a foundational piece of culture-building during a pivotal season.

Still, belief only carries a team so far. Execution matters. And Glenn knows it.

Aaron Glenn counts on NY Jets DC’s schemes

Enter Steve Wilks. The former 49ers DC, who took a sabbatical from the NFL after the Super Bowl LVIII loss to Kansas City, quietly served as an advisor to the Charlotte 49ers in 2024. Now, in 2025, he’s back in the NFL ecosystem—as Glenn’s trusted defensive coordinator. The two speak regularly, focused solely on one thing: fixing the Jets’ defense.

Statistically, they weren’t awful in 2024. They finished third in total yards allowed. But the cracks showed in more nuanced metrics—they ranked just 23rd in Defensive EPA, exposing inefficiencies in key moments. Glenn revealed that both he and Wilks love to blitz, but differ in their coverage philosophies. Glenn leans man; Wilks prefers zone. So the solution? Combine both. The Jets will now operate with a hybrid scheme, tailored to maximize pressure while masking coverages. And the roster? Built to thrive in chaos.

Quinnen Williams remains one of the best interior disruptors in the league. Linebacker Quincy Williams brings sideline-to-sideline speed and ferocity. And Sauce Gardner? A generational corner who can play island or zone and still make quarterbacks think twice. With Glenn’s leadership and a scheme designed to adjust on the fly, the Jets defense could finally match the hype that’s eluded them for years.

In a city that never sleeps, Glenn’s Jets are waking up to something new—discipline, faith, aggression, and purpose. They’re not just chasing the playoffs. They’re chasing identity. And under Aaron Glenn, they just might find it.