The New York Jets have undergone a franchise-altering off-season. Hiring Aaron Glenn as their new head coach was step one, however, moving on from four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers really put the nail in the coffin.
While New York has been steadfast on starting over, they wound up losing one of their most valued veterans.
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Aaron Glenn is introduced as the new head coach of the New York Jets at a press conference at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on Jan. 27, 2025. Glenn, who played eight seasons with the Jets, had been the Lions' defensive coordinator since 2021.
Aaron Glenn is introduced as the new head coach of the New York Jets at a press conference at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on Jan. 27, 2025. Glenn, who played eight seasons with the Jets, had been the Lions’ defensive coordinator since 2021.
The New York Jets defense has officially announced that a longtime member will not return. Aaron Glenn will run his first training camp with the organization in just about one month:
Per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, linebacker C.J. Mosley announced his intention to retire.
“Five-time All-Pro linebacker CJ Mosley is retiring, he tells @CBSSports,” Zenitz posted on XThursday morning. “The former Ravens and Jets captain posted over 1,000 tackles in 11 NFL seasons. At The University of Alabama, Mosley won the Butkus Award, SEC Defensive Player of the Year and back-to-back national titles.”
The Baltimore Ravens selected Mosley with the No. 17 pick in the 2014 draft. He earned five All-Pro nominations and made the Pro Bowl five times. He appeared in 133 games and started in 132.
During his time in the league, Mosley recorded 1,033 tackles, 53 passes defensed, 12 sacks, 12 interceptions, and ten forced fumbles. Mosley, 33, opted to sit out in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mosley played in just four games for New York in 2024 as he battled neck and toe injuries. The Jets released him in March.
New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) gestures as he runs on to the field before a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) gestures as he runs on to the field before a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Fans immediately reacted to this news:
Jets defense getting soft now
— Gatsby (@ZachGatsby) June 19, 2025
Noooooooooooo
— Saadiq (@glosadiq) June 19, 2025
Great career . Was a leader and passed the torch to Quincy Williams and Sherwood https://t.co/mspAVYKDwA
— United Bates of America 🦈 (@BizzyBates) June 19, 2025
The Aaron Glenn effect
— McQuade Arnold – WISports (@mcquadewarnold) June 19, 2025
Mar 31, 2025; Palm Beach, FL, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn attends the NFL Annual League Meeting at The Breakers. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2025; Palm Beach, FL, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn attends the NFL Annual League Meeting at The Breakers. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Here is a look at Mosley’s career stats:
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck
2014 BAL 16 16 133 88
2015 BAL 16 16 117 77
2016 BAL 14 14 92 56
2017 BAL 16 16 132 96
2018 BAL 15 15 105 70
2019 NYJ 2 2 9 4
2020 NYJ 0 0 Opted out due to Covid-19
2021 NYJ 16 16 168 103
2022 NYJ 17 17 158 99
2023 NYJ 17 17 152 81
2024 NYJ 4 3 17 13
Career 133 132 1,083 687 396
Nov 27, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) reacts in front of wide receiver Tarik Black (3) after intercepting a pass during the second half against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) reacts in front of wide receiver Tarik Black (3) after intercepting a pass during the second half against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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