Jets head coach Aaron Glenn refused to name a starting quarterback heading into Week 9's matchup against the Cleveland Browns as the 1-7 New York team continues to find consistency at the position
21:02 ET, 03 Nov 2025Updated 21:03 ET, 03 Nov 2025
Aaron Glenn speaks to the media before Jets-Browns
View 2 Images
Aaron Glenn won't name a starting QB before facing Cleveland(Image: New York Jets)
Aaron Glenn doesn't care about appeasing the media when it comes to New York Jets decisions that he believes, for now, should be kept in-house and away from the press. His intent for privacy has only drawn more attention to the team, which finally earned its first win of the season after seven weeks without one.
The Jets' head coach once again refused to name a starting quarterback heading into next Sunday's home matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Glenn followed the same offbeat tactic that has created nothing but speculation from fans and media all season when he met with reporters Monday afternoon during the team's bye week and wouldn't give in for any details.
Article continues below
When Glenn was asked about whether a quarterback's public starting listing is a confidence boost, Glenn shut it down quickly. "It helps the quarterback's confidence when the player and the coach talk and they know who the guy is," he said.
Article continues below
"Not that I'm telling it to you guys. That has nothing to do with the player's confidence." What really messes with a player's confidence is the reported roster purge looming before the NFL trade deadline, aimed at avoiding a 15th consecutive season without making the playoffs.
READ MORE: New York Jets lose $10m signing for rest of the season in injury blowREAD MORE: Dak Prescott lifts lid on his first flirty comment to his future wife
Another reporter attempted to ask if, at least, the planned starting quarterback for the week is aware of his status as he practices leading up to the game.
Glenn smirked. "That’ll be between me and the player. I don’t understand why you guys keep doing it. "It's really getting hilarious too, because you keep asking the same question, and I keep giving you the same answer."
When asked about the competitive advantage of keeping it secret, Glenn's response was, "My own reasons."
Content cannot be displayed without consent
The Jets' head coach maintained his usual approach executed before New York's 39-38 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 26. Justin Fields started in that game, while Tyrod Taylor was sidelined due to a knee injury.
Fields threw for 244 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 31 yards on 11 carries. Breece Hall rushed for two second-half scores and even threw a four-yard touchdown to Mason Taylor with under two minutes left to complete the comeback win.
Justin Fields passes the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals
View 2 Images
The Jets will keep their QB1 decision under wraps
The game marked New York's first win of the season after a brutal 0-7 start that drew public criticism from owner Woody Johnson to the point that he wouldn't even wear the team's hat during NFL meetings.
Article continues below
Fields has been inconsistent this season. In seven games, he has completed 64.1% of his passes for 1,089 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions. He's also gained 288 rushing yards and scored three times on the ground.
Taylor has thrown for 379 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions across three games. Glenn said Monday that Taylor (knee) will return to practice this week, further complicating the decision on who takes the field Sunday against Cleveland.
The Jets are 1–7 heading into Week 10 and remain near the bottom of the AFC East standings.