Report: Saints assistant Aaron Glenn tabbed as Lions defensive coordinator

Reports indicate Dan Campbell will be announced Wednesday as the new head coach of the Lions, and he’s starting to assemble a staff with a fellow Saints assistant joining him in Detroit.

NFL Network reports Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn is heading to the Lions to serve as Campbell’s defensive coordinator.

Sources: #Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn is headed to the #Lions as their defensive coordinator. The two sides are closing in on a deal. He’ll join Dan Campbell in Detroit after the two were together in New Orleans.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 19, 2021

Glenn has been with the Saints since 2016. The former NFL Pro Bowl cornerback recently interviewed with the Jets regarding the head coaching opening they filled by hiring 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Salah.