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

The Detroit Lions have lost defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to the New York Jets but could ironically turn to a former Jets head coach to replace Glenn.

The San Francisco 49ers have targeted Robert Saleh to return to the team and fill their defensive coordinator vacancy, but his status becomes more in question as the Jacksonville Jaguars have requested a second interview with him.

Aaron Glenn, a former Jets cornerback, has been named the new head coach of the team, succeeding Robert Saleh.

Glenn is pretty similar to the last guy they hired. Once again, everything hinges on a quarterback in New York.

The Jacksonville Jaguars may have done the most dysfunctional thing they have ever done in their history as an incredibly dysfunctional organization. Rather tha

The San Francisco 49ers might be turning back the clock by interviewing former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh for their open defensive coordinator position. Saleh left the exact role with the 49ers following the 2020 season to become the Jets coach.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sept. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, file) This is a 2024 photo of Deshea Townsend of the Detroit Lions NFL football team.

The San Francisco 49ers have placed all of their chips on Robert Saleh becoming their defensive coordinator. It is a boom-or-bust move that is looking like more

The San Francisco 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator has not necessarily gotten off the ground. Robert Saleh is seen as the top candidate.

The Jets have reportedly hired Glenn as their next head coach on Wednesday, replacing Robert Saleh (and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich). The now-former Lions defensive coordinator has risen the ranks from scout to coordinator and now gets his first shot at head coaching.