The New York Jets have a new DC.
The New York Jets have a new DC.
However, head coach Aaron Glenn will call defensive plays next season.
According to ESPN, the Jets are hiring former Miami Dolphins assistant Brian Duker as their new DC, but because Dukerhas no playcalling experience, Glenn is expected to take over that responsibility for the 2026 season.
Glenn and Duker worked together on the Detroit Lions from 2021 to 2023.
"During our time in Detroit, Brian consistently demonstrated a high-football acumen and an aggressive approach to defense," Glenn said in a statement. "I'm confident that his energy and knowledge of the game will help elevate our players and push this team forward."
New York went 3-14 this season under Glenn. The team was horrendous on both sides of the ball.
How inadequate, you ask? The Jets became the first team in NFL history to not record a defensive interception and lose five straight games by 23 or more points within a single season.
New York was 29th in the league in points per game and 31st in points per game allowed. The Jets' three wins this season came against the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons.
Even though Glenn's first year in New York was a disaster, he will not be fired. The Jets signed Glenn to a five-year contract last offseason.
"I understand what everybody on the outside is saying," Glenn said. "I'm going to take all those arrows, and that's OK, because I do know this: It's going to turn. And I'm confident in that. ... Just trust me. I know it's hard to say, but trust me and have faith in what we're doing."
The Jets have the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. They are expected to draft a QB, but they need to get a new OC first after firing Tanner Engstrand.
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