Jets Hit 10th Straight Losing Season, But Aaron Glenn Urges Patience: “Don’t Let Go of the Rope”
Another season, another losing record for the New York Jets - their 10th in a row. At 3-12 following a 29-6 loss to the Saints, the numbers speak for themselves.
Injuries, inconsistent quarterback play, and midseason roster shake-ups have all contributed to what’s become a familiar December narrative in East Rutherford. But inside the building, first-year head coach Aaron Glenn is still preaching patience and long-term vision.
“I will continue to say just don’t let go of the rope,” Glenn told reporters Monday, echoing a message he’s stuck with since his arrival. “There is a plan, there is a vision.”
That vision hasn’t materialized in the win column yet, but Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey are clearly focused on building a foundation - even if that means taking some lumps along the way. The Jets entered the season with renewed optimism after signing quarterback Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal in free agency. They also locked in key young stars Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner with four-year extensions, signaling a commitment to a core group they believed could grow together.
But things unraveled quickly.
Injuries hit hard, the offense sputtered, and by midseason, the Jets shifted gears. Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams - two foundational pieces - were traded for draft capital. It was a clear sign that the front office was looking beyond 2025, prioritizing future flexibility over short-term results.
Still, Glenn insists the team isn’t just treading water.
“You still have a number of things that you have to go through as far as making sure that everybody understands exactly what you're trying to accomplish,” he said. “What type of team do you want to be? Our guys know that.”
Glenn emphasized the ongoing collaboration between himself and Mougey, particularly when it comes to identifying and acquiring the right players to fit their long-term identity. It’s a process - one that’s easier to preach than to live through, especially for a fanbase that’s watched this cycle repeat itself far too often.
This marks the fourth time in six years the Jets have lost at least 12 games. And while they currently hold the No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, there’s still time for that positioning to shift over the final two weeks of the season. What won’t change, according to Glenn, is the commitment to building something sustainable.
“We got to continue to get players that we want,” Glenn said. “That whole deal is something that we continue to look at - and for the fans.”
The frustration is real. Ten straight losing seasons is a tough pill to swallow, no matter how you spin it.
But Glenn isn’t backing down from the challenge. He’s asking fans to stay connected, to keep believing that the hard times are laying the groundwork for better days ahead.
Whether that belief turns into results in 2026 and beyond - that’s the million-dollar question. But for now, the Jets are a team in transition, trying to turn a decade of disappointment into a new era of hope.