NFL How Jets’ Steve Wilks is challenging Sauce Gardner to reach next level By Brian Costello Published June 11, 2025, 10:29 p.m. ET ...

Backstopping the D-line, Wilks name-checked the Jets' linebacking corps and the team's defensive backfield, which is led by Sauce Gardner. "When you look at the second level, you talk about Quincy ...

Wilks, 55, has been coaching in the NFL since 2006, when he began his career as the Bears’ defensive backs coach. He has also worked with the Chargers, Panthers, Cardinals, Browns, and 49ers ...

Steve Wilks, defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, speaks to reporters before an NFL football training camp practice in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ...

Steve Wilks has agreed to terms with the Jets to become their new DC, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday. The team officially announced Wilks' hiring on Saturday.

Steve Wilks and Aaron Glenn’s styles make for unique Jets pairing after years of comparing notes By Ryan Dunleavy Published June 10, 2025, 6:00 a.m. ET ...

Wilks took a one-year hiatus from the NFL after the 49ers cut ties with him following last year's Super Bowl loss. Sources say Aaron Glenn is already busy assembling his new staff with the #Jets ...

Steve Wilks is on the Falcons’ radar as they look for a new defensive coordinator. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Wilks is slated to interview with the Falcons next week about the job. Atlanta ...

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) ...

New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is set to add an experienced assistant to his staff as the defensive coordinator. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Jets will hire Steve Wilks in that role.