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Top head-coaching candidate reportedly declines interview request with Patriots

One of the most sought-after NFL coaching candidates this offseason is reportedly not interested in the Patriots.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has declined an interview request from New England.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted on X that Glenn already has five interviews lined up this week with the Jets, Saints, Raiders, Jaguars, and Bears — making New England the lone NFL with a head-coaching vacancy that reportedly won’t land an interview with him.

The Patriots reportedly requested an interview with Glenn on Wednesday, two days after the team also requested to interview Glenn’s colleague, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.