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Jets Coach Aaron Glenn Defends Viral Sideline Dance After Blocked-Field-Goal Touchdown

The first-year coach frames the celebration as authentic encouragement for his players.

Overview

  • Glenn said he has no regrets about his high-stepping sprint after Will McDonald IV’s 50-yard blocked-field-goal return that briefly put the Jets ahead of the Buccaneers.
  • New York lost 29-27 on Chase McLaughlin’s last-second field goal, dropping Glenn’s team to 0-3.
  • Glenn told reporters, “I’m going to always be me,” describing the emotion as a show of belief in his players and noting his family showed him viral clips.
  • An edit by ESPN’s Jenna Laine set to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” drew about 2.6 million views as the moment spread across social media.
  • Players reacted positively, with McDonald calling the dance cool, rookie Mason Taylor saying it fired them up, and guard John Simpson praising the coach’s energy as the Jets prepare for the Dolphins on Monday night.