Steven Bernard Wilks (born August 8, 1969) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).

Jan 18, 2018 · The Titans on Thursday completed an interview with Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks for the team’s head coaching position.

6 days ago · Carolina Panthers fans should have another old friend to root for over in “The Big Apple.” Harris will head over from the Tennessee Titans, where he served as their defensive passing game ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The Jets agreed to a deal with Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator and Chris Banjo as their special teams coordinator for head coach Aaron Glenn, sources confirmed.

Jan 30, 2025 · Aaron Glenn's first staff in New York will include a former NFL head coach. The Jets are finalizing a deal to make former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks their new defensive coordinator ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Wilks will be the second defensive coordinator candidate the Jets interview on Wednesday. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported they are also meeting with former Tennessee Titans defensive backs ...

Jan 30, 2025 · A person familiar with the situation says the New York Jets have agreed to terms with Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator.

Feb 2, 2023 · Because Wilks later joined the lawsuit and alleged that after short stint as head coach of Arizona in 2018 he was a “bridge coach” and never had a serious chance of getting the job full-time, there are many who feel that played a role in the decision not to retain him as well.

Feb 7, 2023 · With the San Francisco 49ers hiring Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator, the Tennessee Titans are one step closer to keeping Chris Harris.

TitansOnline looks back at the NFL coaching career of Steve Wilks, who interviewed for the team's head coach position on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. (Photos: AP, Carolina Panthers)