Roster of candidates

A look at the new names being considered for the Jets’ coaching vacancy:

AARON GLENN

The 48-year-old Saints secondary coach played for the Jets from 1994-2001. He went to two Pro Bowls with the team. Glenn was part of the Jets scouting department in 2012-13 before beginning his coaching career as the assistant secondary coach for the Browns in 2014-15. He joined the Saints staff in 2016.

The Jets have requested permission to interview Glenn, but that interview cannot occur until after the Saints’ playoff game Sunday with the Bears.

MARVIN LEWIS

The former Bengals coach interviewed with the Jets on Thursday. The 62-year-old spent 16 seasons as the head coach in Cincinnati and made the playoffs seven times — going 0-7.

Lewis won four division titles in Cincinnati. His 2005 team snapped a 14-year playoff drought. The Bengals are 6-25-1 in the two years since Lewis was fired. Lewis was the defensive coordinator for the 2000 Ravens, considered one of the best defenses in history. He has worked for former Jets coach Herm Edwards at Arizona State the past two years, serving as co-defensive coordinator last year.

ROBERT SALEH

The 49ers defensive coordinator is one of the most popular candidates in this hiring cycle. The 41-year-old is scheduled to interview with the Jets on Friday after interviewing with the Falcons and Lions this week. He is also expected to talk to the Chargers and Jaguars.

Saleh is known for being high-energy and beloved by his players. The 49ers defense finished fifth in total defense this season despite being hit hard by injuries. In 2019, The Sporting News named Saleh its assistant coach of the year. His defense that year was a key element in the 49ers making it to the Super Bowl.