Brief

Jets coach Aaron Glenn defends ambiguous timeout decision after loss to Dolphins

Glenn said the Jets “felt like we were going to stop them” despite the Dolphins' red‑zone drive, while the team fell short by three points.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:19:22 GMT

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn offered a vague justification for not calling any of the team’s three timeouts during a first‑half drive that saw the Miami Dolphins take a 21‑7 lead, according to the New York Post on Oct. 26, 2026.

What happened

Late in the first half, the Jets trailed 14‑7 and the Dolphins were advancing downfield. At the two‑minute warning the Dolphins were at the Jets’ 32‑yard line, yet Glenn chose not to use a timeout. Miami continued the drive and scored a touchdown with six seconds left in the half, extending the lead to 21‑7. The Jets entered halftime having used none of their three allotted timeouts.

What the reports add

The Post noted that Glenn later said the team “felt like we were going to stop them” and that “maybe we should have called our timeouts to get it back,” indicating uncertainty about the decision. The article also highlighted that the Jets are 4‑9 in one‑score games, a statistic that underscores the impact of close‑game management.

What was said

Glenn told reporters, “Yeah, I think that’s when [Miami] was all the way down in the red zone… We felt like we were going to stop them… Maybe we should have called our timeouts to get it back.” The Post attributed the quote directly to Glenn.

How it came about

Earlier in the season, the Jets have struggled with decision‑making, a theme noted in Felo News’s coverage of Glenn’s coaching tenure, including his Detroit homecoming articles (see Jets vs Lions: Aaron Glenn’s Detroit Homecoming). The loss to Miami adds to a pattern of close defeats and questionable in‑game choices.

Key facts

The Jets did not use any of their three timeouts in the first half despite a Miami drive that reached the 32‑yard line. (nypost.com)
Aaron Glenn said the team "felt like we were going to stop them" and considered calling timeouts later. (nypost.com)
Geno Smith completed 23 of 30 passes for 287 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. (nypost.com)
The Jets lost to the Dolphins 24‑21, falling short by three points. (nypost.com)