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Aaron Glenn Hints At Starters Playing In Preseason Game Vs. Steelers

Jul 29, 2026; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn speaks to the media during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Jets gave their starters on offense and defense a series in the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. When asked whether the starters will continue to get preseason action in the second game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Glenn had the following to say.

Aaron Glenn was asked if Geno Smith and the Jets' starters are going to play in Friday night's preseason game:

"The players are going to play. Things can change as we get closer to game time." pic.twitter.com/7HgcfsK4Z7
— SNY Jets (@snyjets) August 19, 2026

That isn’t exactly a clear answer. I guess if we are trying to read between the lines, Glenn did give the starters work in the opener. So if we interpret, “The players are going to play,” in this context, it seems reasonable to me to believe the Jets plan to give their starters at least some work.

I wouldn’t imagine that anybody nursing even a minor injury will be in the lineup. The regular season opener isn’t until September 13 so the top priority should be getting everybody healthy for that game.

I personally don’t think it would be the worst idea in the world for Glenn to increase the work load of the first team offense and defense a bit this week.

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Aaron Glenn Hints At Starters Playing In Preseason Game Vs. Steelers

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