Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn denied the New England Patriots’ interview request for their head coaching job, according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. It was reported on Wednesday that Glenn was sought after for an interview by the Patriots, who have a long history of prioritizing defensive-minded head coaches.

Aaron Glenn has five head-coaching interviews scheduled for the coming days. But one of those will not be with the New England Patriots.

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has declined an interview for the New England Patriots' head coaching job.