Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has turned down a request from the New England Patriots to interview for the team's head coaching job.

However, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, on Thursday afternoon, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn denied New England an interview request. Glenn's denial comes just one day after the Patriots finally requested to interview the veteran coach. This may have been done for a few reasons.

The NFL is ramping up the annual coach hiring cycle. Thus far only one head coach opening has been filled as Mike Vrabel has replaced Jerod Mayo as the New England Patriots' head coach. There are still a lot of other positions open,

After word circulated Wednesday that the Cowboys had an interest in speaking with former Jets skipper Robert Saleh about their top job, a second name popped up: another longtime defensive strategist w

On Thursday it was reported that the Dallas Cowboys have put in a request to interview Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their head coaching vacancy. Obviously Moore served on the Cowboys staff for a long time after playing for the team.

Former Super Bowl winner Pete Carroll has also been floated as a candidate as he looks to get back into coaching. The Cowboys have two interviews set as Jones and his team get to work. Robert Saleh, the New York Jets who was fired midway through the season,