The Jets hired Brian Duker as defensive coordinator, with head coach Aaron Glenn taking play-calling duties for 2026.

The New York Jets have hired Brian Duker as their new defensive coordinator, with head coach Aaron Glenn taking full play-calling responsibility for the 2026 season. Duker, 36, previously worked with Glenn in Detroit and most recently served as defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator for the Miami Dolphins, helping guide a defense that ranked 7th in pass yards allowed per attempt in 2024. The move comes as the Jets seek to overhaul a defense that ranked among the worst in NFL history in 2025, with a record-low number of takeaways and interceptions. Duker’s experience with Glenn’s defensive philosophy and familiarity with the AFC East likely influenced the decision, though he will not call plays. The hiring is part of a broader staff overhaul, including Chris Banjo’s appointment as special teams coordinator and the departure of offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand.