Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, one of the league’s top defensive play callers and one of the most sought after candidates for open head coaching jobs this cycle, has turned down an interview request from the New England Patriots, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Glenn, who has five interviews for head coaching jobs beginning on Thursday with the New York Jets, declined New England’s interest with Mike Vrabel as the leading candidate to be the next Patriots coach.
Vrabel reportedly interviewed with the Patriots on Thursday, while the team will interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Friday. Pep Hamilton and Byron Leftwich previously interviewed for the job…