Burke joined the Jets last year after spending two seasons (2019-20) with the Eagles, first as a defensive assistant in 2019 and then as run game coordinator/defensive line coach in 2020. While in Philadelphia, Burke led a defensive line that forced the highest percentage of opponent three-and-out drives in the NFL, ranked third in rushing defense (90.1 ypg) and fourth in third-down defense (34.2%). In 2020, the Eagles ranked 3rd in the NFL in sacks (49), including 40 from the defensive line which featured Pro Bowlers DT Fletcher Cox and DE Brandon Graham.
Prior to working with Philadelphia, Burke spent three seasons with the Miami, first as the Dolphins linebackers coach in 2016 and defensive coordinator for two years (2017-18). In his first season as Miami's defensive coordinator in 2017, the Dolphins improved from 20th to 16th in total defense and also elevated from 30th to 14th in rushing defense. He helped guide CB Xavien Howard to his first Pro Bowl selection after he tied for the NFL lead with a career-high seven interceptions in 2018.