Steven Bernard Wilks was born on August 8,1969 and is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets of the National Football League.
17 Facts About Steve Wilks
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Steve Wilks was born in Charlotte and attended West Charlotte High School.
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Steve Wilks played defensive back from 1987 to 1991 at Appalachian State.
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Steve Wilks played one year in the Arena Football League for the Charlotte Rage as a wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner.
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On February 16,2006, Steve Wilks was hired by the Chicago Bears as defensive backs coach.
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Steve Wilks was hired as defensive backs coach of the San Diego Chargers in 2009.
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Steve Wilks worked under former Bears defensive coordinator and then-Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera, with Rivera promoted from defensive backs coach.
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Steve Wilks was promoted to assistant head coach in 2015.
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Steve Wilks was Pro Football Focus' second runner up to their Secondary Coach of the Year award.
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Steve Wilks interviewed with the New York Giants, who had hired David Gettleman as general manager.
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On January 22,2018, Steve Wilks was hired as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, replacing Bruce Arians.
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On January 14,2019, Steve Wilks was hired by the Cleveland Browns to be their defensive coordinator under head coach Freddie Kitchens.
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Steve Wilks was not retained for the 2020 season under new head coach Kevin Stefanski.
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On January 21,2021, after 13 seasons with the NFL, Steve Wilks returned to college football.
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Steve Wilks was hired by the University of Missouri as their defensive coordinator under head coach Eliah Drinkwitz.
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On February 9,2022, Steve Wilks returned to the NFL and to the Carolina Panthers, who announced the hiring of Steve Wilks as Matt Rhule's new defensive pass game coordinator and secondary coach.
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On October 10,2022, after Rhule was fired, Steve Wilks was named the Panthers' interim head coach for the remainder of the season.