Overview
- The Jets have asked to interview Vikings passing-game coordinator and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for their vacant defensive coordinator job, according to ESPN.
- Dallas has also requested to speak with Jones for its coordinator opening, signaling competition for his services.
- Jones rejoined Minnesota in 2022 and added defensive pass game coordinator in 2023 after stints with LSU, the Dolphins, and the Bengals.
- Working with Brian Flores, Jones helped the Vikings finish third in yards allowed and seventh in points allowed this season.
- The Jets fired Steve Wilks after 14 games, used Chris Harris as interim, and are weighing internal and external candidates following a season with 503 points allowed and no interceptions.