Ex-Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks is now back in the NFL as a defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, per multiple reports.

New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is set to add an experienced assistant to his staff as the defensive coordinator.

Steve Wilks has agreed to terms to be the New York Jets' defensive coordinator under new head coach Aaron Glenn, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night.

In the first big hire under new head coach Aaron Glenn, the Jets are set to hire veteran Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator.

Steve Wilks is making a grand return back to the NFL. The former Arizona Cardinals head coach has been selected by new New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn to become Gang Green's defensive coordinator per NFL insider Tom Pelissero.

One of Aaron Glenn's top targets for his coaching staff with the New York Jets will have a formal interview with the club. Per Fox Sports' Jordan

Steve Wilks has agreed to terms with the Jets to become their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday.

Steve Wilks, who ran the Niners' defense in 2023 and was head coach of the Cardinals in 2018, has agreed to become the Jets' defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

Aaron Glenn's first staff in New York will include a former NFL head coach. The Jets are finalizing a deal to make former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks their new defensive coordinator, as confirmed by CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones.

Two days after introducing Aaron Glenn as their new coach, he has already made an addition to their coaching staff. Gang Green has hired Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator, sources confirmed. NFL Network first announced the news of Wilks being hired by the Jets.

Glenn, who was the Lions' defensive coordinator the past four seasons, said he would not be calling the defense for the Jets. Wilks has done the job and has head coaching experience.