Former Carolina Panthers coach Steve Wilks is landing in "The Big Apple." As first reported by NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero this evening, Wilks is set to be hired as the new defensive coordinator of the New York Jets.

Jordan Schultz reports that the Jets are set to interview Steve Wilks for their defensive coordinator vacancy on Wednesday night. Schultz adds that this is a critical role for the team, as new HC Aaron Glenn has already said he will not call the defensive plays.

The New York Jets have their defensive coordinator for Aaron Glenn. The team has reportedly tabbed veteran, longtime NFL coach and coordinator Steve Wilks as the DC for Glenn’s coaching staff, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero: The #Jets have agreed to terms with Steve Wilks as their defensive coordinator, per sources.