1 day 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 ...

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 ...

Steven Bernard Wilks (born August 8, 1969) is an American 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 ...

3 days ago · 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 ...

3 days ago · 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 ...

3 days ago · 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.

3 days ago · Wilks, 55, had long been reported to be the favorite to land the defensive coordinator job on the Jets’ coaching staff led by Glenn. Some of those dated back to prior to Glenn ever being hired.

3 days ago · This marks the fourth time that he has been tabbed as an NFL defensive coordinator. In addition to his year with the 49ers in 2023, Wilks also held that role with the Panthers in 2017 and the ...

3 days ago · LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks of the San Francisco 49ers walks onto the field during team entrances before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at ...

3 days ago · FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 7, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot ...