Jets' Glenn says McDonald has 'earned' bigger role following trade request

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets didn't oblige Will McDonald IV's trade request, but they're planning to satisfy his desire for more playing time.

Coach Aaron Glenn, who had a one-hour meeting with the pass rusher Saturday, said Wednesday that McDonald has "earned" a bigger role.

"Obviously, there's some things that he needs to improve on -- I think he's done an outstanding job of doing that -- so I think we all can look forward to seeing his play time improve because of what he's done," Glenn said. "He's earned the right to be able to do that."

Glenn's comments came two days after McDonald's trade request became public. Sources said there was interest in McDonald before Tuesday's trade…