Aaron Glenn is keeping everyone on their toes. Detroit Lions DC Glenn just turned down a shot at the New England Patriots’ head coaching gig, and fans are buzzing with theories. Why would he say no to one of the NFL’s most iconic teams?

Glenn is one of the most sought after head coaching candidates this cycle, but he will not be the next head coach in New England.

Aaron Glenn is a busy man, as he's preparing for the Detroit Lions upcoming playoff run, while also completing his first round of head coaching interviews. Five of the six teams with head coach vacancies have scheduled interviews with Glenn, and it turns out the one remaining team, the New England Patriots, didn't make the cut.

The NFL's coaching carousel is spinning around once again, and dozens of candidates are clamoring to fill the handful of positions that have become available. W

According to NFL Network, Glenn has declined an interview request to speak to the Patriots. After one season, the Patriots (4-13) made the decison to part ways with Jerod Mayo.

One of the NFL’s most coveted head coach candidates met with the New York Jets today, but he has no interest in speaking with the New England Patriots.

The New England Patriots have requested to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head-coaching vacancy, per a report from NFL insider Albert Breer on Monday morning. Breer did not specify when the interview would take place.

According to ESPN, the Patriots are set to virtually interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Friday.

According to NFL Network, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has declined an interview request from the Patriots.

Deshea Townsend oversaw a Detroit Lions secondary that finished 30th in NFL in pass defense this season but tied for the fifth-most interceptions.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Patriots added another candidate to their search, as they requested permission to interview Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, according to the MMQB's Albert Breer.