A defensive assistant for most of his career, he was the assistant head coach and defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers when they reached Super Bowl 50 and the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers when they reached Super Bowl LVIII.

13 hours ago · NEW YORK (WBTV) - A former Carolina Panthers coach and Charlotte native coach has taken a new NFL job, according to reports. Steve Wilks, who went to West Charlotte High School and App State, has been hired as the New York Jets’ next defensive coordinator.

15 hours ago · Wilks interviewed for the Panthers' head coaching job, but David Tepper and Co. opted to go with veteran head coach Frank Reich, who lasted all of 11 games.

19 hours ago · Former Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks was rewaded with his resilience with a coveted job opportunity.

1 day ago · A person familiar with the situation says the New York Jets have agreed to terms with Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator.

1 day ago · Wilks was most recently the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator in 2023 and previously was the Arizona Cardinals head coach in 2018 and the Carolina Panthers interim head coach in 2022.

1 day ago · Wilks, 55, has had a largely successful coaching career. In addition to spending the 2018 season as the Cardinals' head coach, Wilks won six games as the interim coach of the Carolina Panthers in ...

1 day ago · He also served as the interim head coach for the Carolina Panthers in 2022 following the dismissal of Matt Rhule. After a 1-4 start under Rhule, Wilks helped lead the Panthers to a final record of ...

1 day ago · Former Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks is joining Aaron Glenn's staff as the New York Jets' defensive coordinator.

Jan 15, 2025 · Former Carolina Panthers interim head coach and defensive coordinator Steve Wilks has seemingly garnered some more interest this offseason. According to ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy...