Aaron Glenn's strong relationships around the league has opened the door for quality names to be tied to the team.

The New York Jets have revealed the three finalists for their general manager position and a decision is expected on Thursday, January 23.

Aaron Glenn has been hired as the new head coach in New York. That move was announced on Wednesday. That decision was swiftly made and all signs pointed to Washington Commanders assistant general manager Lance Newmark being named the Jets GM. That’s because Newmark and Glenn have a history of working together while both were with the Detroit Lions.

The #Jets are bringing in #Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey and #Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown for second interviews for their GM job. Lance Newmark, who had a second interview Tuesday, is also still a candidate. https://t.co/VTG6vGgUS7

Jets defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton and cornerbacks coach Tony Oden are also both under consideration for roles on Glenn’s staff, according to sources.

Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown and Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey were scheduled to meet with the Jets on Thursday for  a second interview after Washington assistant general manager Lance Newmark was at the Jets' facility on Tuesday.

Reports around the National Football League indicate the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will have a second interview with the New York

According to Jonathan Jones, the Jets are planning second interviews with Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey and Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown for their general manager job. New York also completed a second interview for Commanders assistant GM Lance Newmark on Tuesday.

Two Wisconsin natives are among the finalists for NFL defensive player of the year. Also, each NFL team remaining has a UW alumnus on the roster.

The New York Jets general manager candidate poll is down to three finalists: Lance Newmark, Darren Mougey, and Trey Brown.

“I’m excited to welcome Aaron Glenn home as the head coach of the New York Jets,” owner Woody Johnson said in a statement. “Aaron earned this opportunity through almost three decades of NFL experience — 10 with us as a player and a scout.