Myers, Briggs Back Jets Coach Aaron Glenn
Two Jets players publicly backed head coach Aaron Glenn as the team sits at 2-6 amid hot-seat speculation.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
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Jets center Josh Myers called head coach Aaron Glenn a solid coach, and defensive tackle Jowon Briggs said he has unyielding trust in Glenn. The comments were published on the Jets' official website as the team prepares to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Why it matters
Rumors that Glenn may be in the hot seat have circulated during a difficult stretch for the 2-6 Jets. Public backing from players in the locker room speaks to the team's internal stance during Glenn's second season as head coach.
The Jets stand at 2-6 entering a Sunday, Nov. 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Glenn's second season leading the team. The extraction does not include further performance metrics or any official statement on the coaching situation.
The players
Josh Myers
Myers is a center for the New York Jets who publicly praised head coach Aaron Glenn.
Jowon Briggs
Briggs is a defensive tackle for the New York Jets who said he has unyielding trust in Glenn.
Aaron Glenn
Glenn is the head coach of the New York Jets, in his second season leading the franchise.
The details
Myers spoke with reporters and described Glenn as a solid coach. Briggs separately said he has unyielding trust in Glenn, and both sets of comments were published on the Jets' official website.
Timeline
Monday, Nov. 3: Myers' and Briggs' comments published on the Jets' official website.
Sunday, Nov. 8: Jets play the Kansas City Chiefs.
Season Trajectory
The Jets' 2-6 start places pressure on Glenn during his second season, and a loss to the Chiefs would deepen the hot-seat speculation. Public support from veteran players like Myers and Briggs signals the locker room's stance as the season's competitive picture narrows.
Fantasy managers rostering Jets players should note the team's 2-6 record and the upcoming matchup with Kansas City. The coaching uncertainty surrounding Glenn could affect the team's game planning and playing time decisions in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Public statements from players can signal locker-room cohesion, but the record and the next few games will determine how the coaching situation develops for the Jets.
What happens next
The Jets face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 8, the next scheduled test for the team and its head coach.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sporting News.
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