The New York Jets have reportedly agreed to a deal with former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. According to a report by Tom Pelissero, which others have since confirmed, the Jets have come to an agreement to make Wilks the team’s next defensive coordinator. While Wilks will be the top defensive coach on staff, new head coach Aaron Glenn was a defensive coordinator with the Lions before joining the Jets, so it remains unclear whether Wilks will be the defensive play-caller.
Wilks has long been one of the most well-respected defensive coaches in the NFL.