"Aaron Glenn and the New York Jets are taking a gamble with their defense, as they have hired Brian Duker as their defensive coordinator on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Duker, who spent the previous two seasons as the Miami Dolphins' pass game coordinator and secondary coach, worked under Glenn, then the defensive coordinator, while with the Detroit Lions. During our time in Detroit, Brian consistently demonstrated a high football acumen and an aggressive approach to defense, an official statement from Glenn read."
"I'm confident that his energy and knowledge of the game will help elevate our players and push this team forward. It will be Glenn, not Duker, who will call the Jets' defensive plays in 2026. It is believed to be a significant reason why talks with former Giants and Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Wink Martindale fell through. Gang Green's defense is in need of a significant overhaul after selling off two of its foundational assets during a 3-14 debacle in 2025."
Brian Duker was hired as the New York Jets defensive coordinator after serving two seasons as the Miami Dolphins' pass game coordinator and secondary coach and previously working under Aaron Glenn with the Detroit Lions. Aaron Glenn will retain defensive play-calling duties in 2026. The Jets underwent a major roster shakeup following a 3-14 2025 season, trading Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, leaving a defense that allowed 503 points and 6,045 total yards. General manager Darren Mougey executed the trades. Glenn and Duker face a significant overhaul task while the team also searches for a new offensive coordinator after parting ways with Tanner Engstrand.
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