The New York Jets have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, one day after a 48-20 thumping at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Head coach Aaron Glenn announced the move on Monday. Chris Harris will take over defensive coordinator duties in the interim.
The Jets (3-11) allowed six touchdowns to Trevor Lawrence, five through the air and one on the ground. This season, the Jets rank 30th in defensive scoring, giving up 28.4 points per game, and they are last in the league with three takeaways, all of which were fumbles.
Glenn hired Wilks once he got the head coaching job but the Jets defense never played up their potential. The Jets, did trade, key defensive stars including cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.
Wilks was also fired after just one season in San Francisco. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan was ready to move on from Wilks following the 2023 campaign despite the team’s success.
The Jets’ next game will be Sunday on the road against the New Orleans Saints, before they close out a disappointing season against New England and Buffalo in Weeks 17 and 18.
