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

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has made his first major addition to his coaching staff, bringing on the experienced Steve Wilks to take over as defensive coordinator. He will assume play-calling duties for the defense after Glenn ensured at his introductory press conference on Monday that he would not garner such responsibilities

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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.

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Former Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks is joining Aaron Glenn's staff as the New York Jets' defensive coordinator.

Multiple reports, including one from NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, confirmed the Jets are hiring former Arizona Cardinals' head coach Steve Wilks to fill the defensive coordinator role. Wilks will also hold defensive play-calling responsibilities as part of head coach Aaron Glenn's plan.

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A person familiar with the situation says the New York Jets have agreed to terms with Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator