Garrett Wilson points out change in NY Jets’ practices vs. Saleh era

There has been a noticeable shift in the approach at New York Jets training camp under new head coach Aaron Glenn.

According to one of the team’s star players, it’s more than just energy.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, wide receiver Garrett Wilson pointed to one key change in Glenn’s approach compared to the team’s practices under Robert Saleh.

“The competitiveness. Not just talking about being competitive, you’ve got to train that way. It’s got to feel like that at practice,” said Wilson.

“It’s got to feel like if you lose, it sucks at practice. It can’t just be, ‘Oh, we’ll turn it on when the game comes.’ The way we’re practicing, the intensity…the stakes feel higher. It feels like you won the drill when you won the drill, and it feels like you lost when you lost,” the wideout continued. “That’s something that I love to be a part of, and throughout these first couple months, I’ve seen it for sure.”

Glenn has made it clear that competition is at the heart of everything. Every spot on the depth chart is up for grabs, with roles written in pencil — not ink.

He’s also introduced an earlier start to the day, moving practices to 8:30 a.m., a shift from Saleh’s late-morning sessions.

Players have taken notice of the changes, and they’ve bought in. Glenn’s presence has been felt across the roster, as he’s spent time with every position group at training camp, reinforcing the standard of excellence and grit.

The culture shift is real, and the Jets are responding with a renewed sense of urgency and accountability.