Duker previously spent three seasons with the Detroit Lions, where he worked with Jets defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn—serving as the defensive backs coach in 2023, safeties coach in 2022, and defensive assistant in 2021. Pelissero noted that Duker is close with Glenn from their Lions days and will reunite with him in New York.
Duker reportedly interviewed for the Jets’ DC job virtually on Tuesday, January 27, with the late entrant signaling that the Jets had re-opened their search.
Jets editorial contributor Susanna Weir outlined Duker’s background, highlighting his two seasons with Miami and his prior work in Detroit, reinforcing the connection to Glenn and the rationale for the defensive coordinator hire.
This development marks a notable addition to Aaron Glenn’s staff as the Jets move forward with their defensive plans. The report about Duker’s hire originated with Pelissero and related coverage, with Heavy Sports noting the sequence of events as the story evolved.
This is a developing story, and additional details are expected to emerge as the Jets finalize the staff and Monitors of the appointment.
