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Jets Seek Interview With Vikings Assistant Daronte Jones for Defensive Coordinator

The pursuit signals a reset following Steve Wilks’ firing after a disastrous defensive season.

Overview

  • The Jets requested an interview with Vikings defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for their vacant defensive coordinator position.
  • Jones has more than two decades of coaching experience and helped Minnesota field a top defense under Brian Flores with strong rankings in yards and points allowed.
  • Dallas also plans to interview Jones for its defensive coordinator opening, indicating competition for his services.
  • Head coach Aaron Glenn dismissed Steve Wilks after 14 games, and defensive backs coach Chris Harris finished the season as interim coordinator.
  • New York’s defense ranked 31st in points allowed and set an NFL record with only four takeaways while going the entire season without an interception.