Jets Name Steve Wilks Defensive Coordinator

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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