Report: Lions to Hire Aaron Glenn as Defensive Coordinator

The Detroit Lions coaching staff under Dan Campbell is now starting to take shape.

According to NFL Network, New Orleans Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn is headed to the Lions to become the 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," NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport wrote on Twitter.

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 a combined 23 years of experience as an NFL player, front-office staffer and coach.

He is currently in his fourth season as an assistant with the Saints.

During his playing career, Glenn played for the Jets, Texans, Cowboys, Jaguars and Saints.

Glenn will be tasked with trying to repair one of the league's worst defenses.

In 2020, Detroit's defense set franchise records for the most points and yards allowed in a single season.

While there are a couple of pieces in the secondary, many believe the defensive unit needs a massive overhaul, starting with the linebackers and defensive line.

One of the key free agents Detroit will likely look to bring back is defensive lineman Romeo Okwara, who was one of the rare members of the roster to consistently pressure the quarterback.

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