It’s been a long time coming, but Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears) and Aaron Glenn (New York Jets) are off to run their own franchises. Who they take with them is the next question, but what we do know right now is that Dan Campbell is tasked with replacing two of his closest confidants in the middle of a Super Bowl window.

The Associated Press announced five finalists for the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year award on Thursday and Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton made the list. Payton is not considered the

With Aaron Glenn off to coach the New York Jets, Dan Campbell will be tasked with finding a new defensive coordinator for the first time in his tenure. While there are several intriguing candidates internally, headlined by linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard, the Lions could look externally as well.

Aaron Glenn played under Sean Payton with the Saints and later returned to New Orleans as a coach. He’s now the head coach in New York.

Ben Johnson was the most highly-sought after coach in this hiring cycle, and Chris Simms believes the interest is more than deserved.

Mickey Loomis views Sean Payton ties as a strength, but not a necessity, in the ongoing New Orleans Saints head coach search:

The Broncos coach hasn't benefited from the Joker-type player in Denver he grew used to in New Orleans. That will top offseason wish list.

Sean Payton congratulates Aaron Glenn on landing the Jets' head coach role, even after his past jabs at the team.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson received major shade from Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton.

The Denver Broncos made it into the playoffs as the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff structure. Head coach Sean Payton’s team exceeded expectations throughout the season and earned its postseason spot with a 10-7 record.

When Dan Campbell, another former Saints assistant and the head coach of the Lions, took over in Detroit, he brought Glenn with him to lead the defensive unit. Now, three seasons later, Glenn is adopting a similar staff-building approach to Campbell's.

Lions defenders speak highly of defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, but he could be moving on at the end of the season.