The Jets hired Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator. As the 49ers defensive coordinator in 2023, Wilks led a unit that finished T1 in interceptions (22), No. 3 in scoring (17.5 pts/g) and rush defense (89.7 yds/g), and No. 5 in pass yards/play (5.86). He'll oversee take over the defensive play-calling in New York for first-year HC ...

6 days ago · The Jets have hired Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator. As the 49ers defensive coordinator in 2023, Wilks led a unit that finished T1 in interceptions (22), No. 3 in scoring (17.5 pts/g) and rush defense (89.7 yds/g), and No. 5 in pass yards/play (5.86). He'll oversee take over the defensive play-calling in New York for first-year HC ...

Steven Bernard Wilks (born August 8, 1969) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). A defensive assistant for most of his career, he was the assistant head coach and defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers when they reached Super Bowl 50 and the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has added Steve Wilks to his staff as defensive coordinator. AP. Banjo, 34, had a 10-year playing career in the NFL and overlapped with Glenn with the Saints from 2016 ...

Jan 29, 2025 · New York Jets rookie head coach Aaron Glenn has his defensive coordinator, and he's adding plenty of experience to his coaching staff. Steve Wilks has agreed to terms with the Jets to become their ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The New York Jets agreed to terms with Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Wilks is the first coordinator hired by new head coach Aaron Glenn, who was formally introduced by the Jets on Monday along with new general manager Darren Mougey.

Steve Wilks, who ran the Niners' defense in 2023 and was head coach of the Cardinals in 2018, has agreed to become the Jets' defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

Jan 30, 2025 · The New York Jets have agreed to bring on former NFL head coach Steve Wilks as the team’s defensive coordinator under coach Aaron Glenn, according to a league source.. The 55-year-old brings ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Aaron Glenn's first staff in New York will include a former NFL head coach. The Jets are finalizing a deal to make former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks their new defensive coordinator ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Wilks is now the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets after being hired by new head coach Aaron Glenn. The #Jets have agreed to terms with Steve Wilks as their defensive coordinator, per ...