Steve Wilks did not finish his first season with the New York Jets, as the team dismissed the veteran defensive coordinator on Monday. Cornerbacks coach Chris Harris will temporarily fill the role.
“I thought last week going into this week, the improvement wasn’t there,” head coach Aaron Glenn said. “I thought it was time to make a change. I’m going to make the decision that’s best for this organization at all times. It’s my job to continue to evaluate everything that’s going on. That’s my job as the head coach.”
The decision came less than a day after the Jets’ defense allowed 48 points against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence scoring six total touchdowns. They had previously conceded 34 points in their Week 14 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Wilks had limited opportunity for success in New York. Despite his unit’s struggles, the Jets dismantled their roster last month by trading away key players cornerback Sauce Gardner (Colts) and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (Cowboys).
The 3-11 Jets remain the only NFL team without an interception, conceding the third-most points and fourth-most rushing yards.
When questioned about possibly adjusting Wilks’ responsibilities after Sunday’s game, Glenn stated, “I brought Wilks in for a reason. I want him to run his system. We have three games left for our guys to go out there and play.”
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