Jets assistant Steve Jackson takes job with Bengals

Jets assistant defensive backs coach Steve Jackson was hired by the Bengals as their cornerbacks coach.

Adam Gase will have to make a new addition to his coaching staff for the 2020 season.

According to the New York Post’s Brian Costello, Jets assistant DBs coach Steve Jackson was hired by the Cincinnati Bengals to be their cornerbacks coach.

Jackson spent the last two seasons with the Jets as their assistant DBs coach. Gase decided to retain Jackson from Todd Bowles’ staff after he was fired after the 2018 season.

Jackson has also worked for the Titans, Lions, Redskins and Bills. He played in the NFL for nine years as a defensive back for the Oilers and Titans.