Jets fire DC Wilks after blowout loss to Jaguars

The New York Jets dismissed defensive coordinator Steve Wilks following Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Aaron Glenn announced Monday.

Defensive backs coach and pass-game coordinator Chris Harris will serve as interim defensive coordinator. Glenn plans to help Harris throughout the week as the team prepares to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

"This decision that I made late last night, and I talked to (Wilks) this morning, and I felt like it was the best decision for the organization at this time," Glenn said. "And I've said this all along, that I'm evaluating players, I'm evaluating coaches, I'm evaluating myself, and I just felt like this was the best decision."

The Jets gave up a season-high 48 points to the Jaguars. New York has allowed an average of 28.4 points per game (30th in the NFL) and surrendered 337.4 yards per contest.