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The New York Jets clerly need to add some more firepower on the defensive side of the ball. New York had one of the worst overall defenses in the National Football League in 2025.

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Jets Offensive Coordinator Mess Explained

The New York Jets are going to have brand new offensive and defensive coordinators in 2026. Steve Wilks was fired towards the end of the 2025 season. On the other hand, the expectation was that Tanner Engstrand would return.

New York Jets News / Field Level Media / January 27

Reports: Jets, OC Tanner Engstrand part ways

The New York Jets parted ways with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand after one season, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday. The Jets now are looking for both an offensive and defensive coordinator ahead of Aaron Glenn's second season as the team's head coach.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 26

Jets DC Search Takes Turn After Wink Martindale Report

The New York Jets are still searching for their next defensive coordinator to replace Steve Wilks, who was fired before the 2025 National Football League season came to a close.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

How many of the 53 players in NFL history rack up at least 100 receiving yards and catch a touchdown pass in a Conference Championship game can you name in seven minutes?

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New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 24

Jets DC Update: Favorite Emerges to Replace Steve Wilks

It appears as though there is starting to be real movement in the New York Jets' search for their next defensive coordinator. On Jan. 16, the Jets announced that they completed eight interviews for the open defensive coordinator job, including former University of Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 22

Early Favorite Emerges for Jets' Open DC Job

The New York Jets have one of the more intriguing openings in the National Football League heading into the 2026 season. New York's defensive coordinator job is still open after the Jets opted to move on from Steve Wilks during the season.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / January 9

Jets Request DC Interview With Vikings’ Daronte Jones

Chris Harris replaced Steve Wilks as the Jets defensive coordinator late in the season and will have an opportunity to retain his role. However, that won’t stop Aaron Glenn from considering other options for the job.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / December 31

Why some big names won’t fix the New York Jets’ defensive issues

There will be plenty of big-name defensive coordinators looking for jobs this offseason. Hey, just poll the New York Jets fanbase for the names buzzing around.

Miami Dolphins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 17

AFC Notes: Quinn Ewers, Tua Tagovailoa, Steve Wilks, Dolphins, Jets

Down 28-3 in the fourth quarter, the Dolphins continued to huddle and run the play clock down instead of hurrying up the offense to preserve time. Miami HC Mike McDaniel explained his rationale and emphasized getting the ball in the end zone.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17

Latest On Jets’ Steve Wilks Firing, Aaron Glenn’s Status

The Jets enjoyed stability on defense for three-plus seasons, having Robert Saleh overseeing Jeff Ulbrich. The unit made tremendous strides in 2022 and remained one of the league’s best in 2023.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 17

Jets’ Quincy Williams drops ‘unfortunate’ take on Steve Wilks firing

The New York Jets’ defensive struggles reached a breaking point this week, culminating in the firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. The move came one day after a lopsided 48-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4), prompting head coach Aaron Glenn to make a change he felt was necessary following a season-long lack of defensive progress.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 16

Jets Had Internal Tension Before Steve Wilks Firing (Report)

The New York Jets suffered back-to-back blowout losses at the hands of the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars and opted to make a change on Monday.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / December 15

Why the Cleveland Browns should not wait to start making coaching changes

Black Monday came early for New York Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who was fired today by head coach Aaron Glenn after the team’s lop-sided loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars by a score of 48-20.

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NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 15

Five Candidates to Replace Steve Wilks as Jets DC in 2026

In a frustrating season, there is only so much that can be tolerated before a tipping point is reached. Right now, the 2025 New York Jets are not a good football team.

New York Jets News / Field Level Media / December 15

Jets fire DC Steve Wilks after 48-20 loss to Jaguars

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Monday following a lopsided loss in Jacksonville. The Jets (3-11) surrendered season highs in yards (438) and points in the 48-20 thumping by the Jaguars (10-4) on Sunday.

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / December 15

Jets HC Aaron Glenn changes mind about Steve Wilks after blowout loss to Jaguars

Glenn seemingly had a change of heart regarding one member of his staff.

Jets HC Aaron Glenn issues warning to team after latest loss

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New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15

Jets Fire DC Steve Wilks

In the wake of another poor outing on defense, the Jets have made a late-season change on the sidelines. Head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Monday that defensive coordinator Steve Wilks has been fired.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 15

Jets Fired DC Steve Wilks

According to Brian Costello, the Jets have fired DC Steve Wilks. New York’s defense has been a problem all year and things have finally come to a head the past couple of weeks.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 9

Jets HC Aaron Glenn Defends DC Steve Wilks Amidst Criticisms

The Jets allowed 34 points to the Dolphins in a loss in Week 14 in what might have been their worst defensive performance of the season. New York’s defense ranks 27th in points allowed this year and 28th in EPA/play.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / September 27

Steve Wilks identifies reason, solution for NY Jets’ tackling woes

Three games into the 2025 season, the New York Jets are facing a familiar problem: missed tackles. Despite an entirely new defensive coaching staff, the issue has carried over from last year.