Slowik has spent four seasons with the Miami Dolphins (2022-2025), most recently as the defensive backs coach and pass-game specialist after previously coaching outside linebackers. His varied defensive background spans the bulk of his 23-year coaching career.
He is also the brother of Miami’s offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, a connection that has drawn additional attention to the Jets’ new staff addition.
In this cycle, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has been reshaping the defensive staff. While Slowik is slated to coach the safeties, Brian Duker will hold the title of defensive coordinator in name for 2026, with Glenn reportedly still calling defensive plays. The arrangement follows a prior hire of veteran Steve Wilks to run the defense, which drew mixed assessments as the team sought greater stability.
There has been internal debate about a future defensive coordinator from outside the organization, with Wink Martindale among the names discussed during the interview process. Ultimately, Glenn moved to a play-calling role while assembling what he hopes will be a more coherent unit across the board.
Sources including CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport have reported Slowik as the Jets’ safeties coach, while Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic had previously referenced him as a defensive passing game coordinator. The Jets have not publicly confirmed every detail, but Slowik’s hiring is part of a broader effort to fortify the team’s defense ahead of the 2026 season. This remains a developing story with updates expected as the staff takes shape.
