"The New York Jets, the first team in NFL history to go an entire season without intercepting a pass, have picked former Miami Dolphins assistant Brian Duker as their new defensive coordinator, a source told ESPN. Because Duker, 36, has no playcalling experience, coach Aaron Glenn is expected to take over that responsibility for the 2026 season -- a significant shift from last season. Glenn took a hands-off approach with his previous coordinator, Steve Wilks, whom he fired with three games remaining."
"The Jets interviewed nine known candidates for the position, including longtime coordinator Wink Martindale, who was perceived as the early favorite after a second (in-person) interview Saturday. Duker wasn't one of the original eight. He was a late addition, as his first interview (virtual) didn't occur until Tuesday. By then, only four of the original eight were still available. He landed the job, in large part, because of his background with Glenn."
Brian Duker, 36, was named the New York Jets' defensive coordinator after serving as the Miami Dolphins' passing-game coordinator and earlier roles under Aaron Glenn with the Detroit Lions. Duker has no playcalling experience, so head coach Aaron Glenn will assume playcalling duties for the 2026 season. Duker rose from defensive assistant to defensive backs coach while working with Glenn in Detroit. The Jets interviewed nine candidates and added Duker late in the process; his prior work with Glenn helped secure the hire. Glenn finished 3-14 last season and has dismissed multiple coaches amid criticism of the defense.
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