Detroit Lions coordinators Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson are hot candidates in the 2025 NFL coaching carousel. We’re tracking all the interviews here.
With the end of the regular season upon us, the 2025 NFL head coaching carousel is set to begin. The Detroit Lions will undoubtedly be in many headlines, as offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn enter the offseason as two of the hottest candidates for head coaching jobs this cycle. Of course, we said the same thing last year, and both ended up returning to the team for another shot at a championship in Detroit.
Because the Lions earned a first-round bye in the postseason, Johnson and Glenn can start interviewing virtually for coaching positions starting this Wednesday (January 8), but must conclude those by the end of the Wild Card games (on Monday night).
Only virtual interviews are allowed for playoff coaches until the conclusion of the divisional round (January 19).
The rumors and news surrounding Johnson and Glenn didn’t take long, as on “Black Monday” the Chicago Bears already put in a request to interview both Lions coordinators. This post will update with the latest news surrounding both coordinators and any other Lions coaches who may be getting interviews for promotions.
Here’s a look at what we know right now:
Latest news:
- Saints expected to interview Aaron Glenn
- Jets expected to be interested in Aaron Glenn, but NOT Ben Johnson
- Bears request to interview Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn
By coach:
Aaron Glenn
Teams interested:
- Chicago Bears — Requested to interview
- New York Jets — Expected to be interested
- New Orleans Saints — Expected to request interview
Ben Johnson
Teams interested:
- Chicago Bears — Requested to interview
- New York Jets — NOT expected to be interested
Head coach openings:
Chicago Bears
- Aaron Glenn: Requested to interview
- Ben Johnson: Requested to interview
Other candidates: Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver (requested)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Candidates: TBD
New England Patriots
Candidates: TBD
New York Jets
- Aaron Glenn: Expected to be a candidate
Candidates: Ron Rivera (interviewed), Mike Vrabel (interviewed), Jeff Ulbrich (expected to interview), Rex Ryan (expected to interview), Texans OC Bobby Slowik (request)
New Orleans Saints
- Aaron Glenn: Expected to be interviewed
Candidates: TBD
