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Former Jets cornerback Aaron Glenn reportedly a candidate for team's head coaching vacancy

New Orleans Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn calls to players against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 13, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: Getty Images/Tim Nwachukwu

The Jets are diving into their past in their head coaching search.

Former All-Pro cornerback Aaron Glenn reportedly is on the list of candidates the Jets have asked permission to interview for their coaching vacancy.

Glenn, 48, is completing his fifth season as the Saints defensive backs coach, working under coordinator Dennis Allen. The Saints ranked in the top 5 in passing defense and tied for the NFL lead in interceptions.