Coaching News: Jets bring back Karl Dunbar as DL coach

The Jets are going to start filling up their coaching vacancies over the next few days, starting right now with a familiar face:

We've hired Karl Dunbar as our defensive line coach.

— New York Jets (@nyjets) February 4, 2026

Dunbar was extremely popular during his three years with the Jets from 2012 to 2014 during which time he coached the likes of Muhammad Wilkerson, Sheldon Richardson and Damon Harrison. Since then, he's had stints in Buffalo, at Alabama (where he coached Quinnen Williams) and with the Steelers.