Gase hires Gregg Williams as Jets’ defensive coordinator

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Gregg Williams has been hired as the New York Jets’ defensive coordinator, the first major staff addition by Adam Gase since he became coach.
The 60-year-old Williams went 5-3 as Cleveland’s interim coach this season after Hue Jackson was fired. At his introductory news conference Monday, the offensive-minded Gase said he was looking for a “head coach of the defense” while he focuses heavily on the other side of the ball.
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