Adam Schefter reports that the New York Jets are firing their general manager, Joe Douglas, a move that has been expected for weeks.
The Jets requested permission to interview Douglas and hired him over then-Chicago Bears Assistant Director of Player Personnel Champ Kelly, New Orleans Saints Director of Pro Scouting Terry Fontenot, Minnesota Vikings Assistant General Manager George Paton, and Seattle Seahawks Director of Player Personnel Scott Fitterer.
More change in New York: Jets now have fired GM Joe Douglas, sources tell ESPN.
Last month, head coach Robert Saleh. Now, Douglas.
It’s a complete reboot for the Jets. pic.twitter.com/gmjl5PIQPb
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2024
Before joining the Jets in 2019, Douglas was a longtime scout with the Baltimore Ravens before becoming an executive with the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.
Douglas joined the Eagles franchise in 2016 and was responsible for running the Eagles draft board and scouting department, turning the latter into the best in the NFL.
Douglas quickly developed a reputation around the league as a critical cog in Howie Roseman’s front office while playing a role in constructing the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII-winning team and the deep roster for the 2019 season.
Douglas has amassed a dismal 30-64 record since taking over as Jets GM.
Douglas could return to Philadelphia or Baltimore in the offseason.
