Wilks, who replaces Jeff Ulbrich as the Jets’ defensive coordinator, also has head coaching experience. He was Arizona’s coach in 2018 and was fired after the Cardinals finished 3-13. Wilks also was Carolina’s interim coach when he replaced the fired Matt Rhule in 2022 and went 6-6 with the Panthers.

Glenn was hired as the next head coach of the Jets earlier this month after a four-year run as the Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator. The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh in the middle of last season. Glenn said earlier this week that he will not call defensive plays, so that will presumably fall to Wilks.

The New York Jets agreed to terms with former Mizzou defensive coordinator Steve Wilks to be their new DC, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Wilks is the first coordinator hired by new coach Aaron Glenn, who was formally introduced by the Jets on Monday along with new general manager Darren Mougey.