Jets reportedly still 'want to give Aaron Glenn every opportunity to' succeed beyond trade deadline

While certain players on the New York Jets were accused of making "business decisions" during the 35-12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that dropped the Jets to 2-7 this past Sunday, it was reinforced on Monday that Gang Green did not intend to part ways with key contributors before the NFL trade deadline arrived at 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday. 

Also on Tuesday, Jets reporter Connor Hughes of SNY explained how the status of head coach Aaron Glenn impacted the club's approach to this year's trade deadline. 

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"They want to give Aaron Glenn every opportunity to show he can/can't be this team's coach moving forward," Hughes wrote about the Jets. "They do not want to sell away players who can help him do that."

It was reported on Monday that Jets pass-rusher Will McDonald IV, who is signed through 2027 via a $14.475M fifth-year option, had requested a trade. According to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, the Jets did not "feel like they" had to part ways with McDonald this fall. 

Meanwhile, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared on Tuesday that the Jacksonville Jaguars "made a significant offer for" McDonald before the Jaguars went in different directions. 

"The Jets have been steadfast that they’re happy with their haul of picks, which includes three first-rounders for 2027, and want to give their current coaching staff a shot to show owner Woody Johnson that they’re worth keeping around," Breer added. 

Jets believe players on the roster can be "part of the turnaround"

As for Glenn, his overall record with the Jets fell to 5-21 on Nov. 8. While some understandably have wondered whether Glenn could be fired during the Jets' Week 13 bye, it sounds like Johnson isn't yet close to making such a change.

"The players left on this roster are ones they believe are part of the turnaround," Hughes added about the Jets. "They are not interested in trading them." 

Since late August, multiple stories have linked the Jets with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and current NBC personality Mike Tomlin. Johnson seemingly isn't ready to hand Tomlin the figurative keys to the kingdom, but Hughes suggested that the owner understands he may have to accept reality regarding the Jets' coaching situation come January.