Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has denied an interview request from the New England Patriots.

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.

New England requested an interview with the Lions defensive coordinator for their open head coach job, but he rejected the sitdown, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero first reported Thursday.

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.

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.

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

The New England Patriots announced Friday that they completed an interview with Mike Vrabel for their open head coaching position. Vrabel played 14 years

Former Patriots and Titans cornerback Logan Ryan explains why he thinks Mike Vrabel would be "a perfect fit" as Patriots head coach.

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

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is arguably the most coveted head coaching candidate on the market, and he's reportedly chosen four teams

In Ben Johnson's third season as offensive coordinator, the Lions led the NFL in scoring and first downs. What to know about the hot candidate: