Jets hire Dolphins’ Brian Duker as defensive coordinator, AP source says

By Canadian Press on January 28, 2026.

The New York Jets are hiring Miami Dolphins assistant coach Brian Duker as their defensive coordinator, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Duker spent the last two seasons as the Dolphins’ pass game coordinator and secondary coach. He was the ninth and last known candidate to interview for the Jets’ vacancy, and had a video meeting with coach Aaron Glenn on Tuesday.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t announce the move. NFL Network first reported the hiring of Duker.

The 36-year-old Duker has never been a play-caller. He will replace Steve Wilks, who was fired late in the season. Chris Harris, the defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator, served as the interim defensive coordinator for the final three games.

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Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press