The New York Jets made a surprising midseason move on Monday, firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after Sunday’s embarrassing 48–20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed the decision to reporters Monday morning in a rare in-season shakeup with just three games remaining. While the defense has been plagued by injuries and roster turnover, the unit’s consistently uncompetitive and predictable play left little room for excuses.
More than anything, the move sends a clear message about Glenn’s standards and his willingness to act when those standards aren’t being met. It had become increasingly apparent that the players had quit on Wilks.