Sources: Jets fire GM Douglas amid woeful year
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Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff Writer
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets‘ disappointing season claimed another casualty Wednesday, as owner Woody Johnson fired general manager Joe Douglas, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
Douglas’ departure comes only seven weeks after owner Woody Johnson fired coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start. Douglas, who spearheaded the coaching search when Saleh was hired in 2021, wasn’t consulted on the Saleh firing.
The Jets have since gone 1-5 under interim coach Jeff Ulbrich.
Douglas, who signed a six-year contract when he was hired in June, 2019, had an expiring contract. He was to be a free agent after the season.
Under Douglas, the Jets have a 30-64 record, no winning seasons and no playoff appearances. Douglas has built a roster with young stars such as wide receiver Garrett Wilson and cornerback Sauce Gardner, but he had a huge miss by drafting quarterback Zach Wilson with the second overall pick in 2021.
Douglas tried a quick fix at quarterback, trading for future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers in April, 2023, but Rodgers has failed to live up to expectations this season after missing all but four snaps in 2023 with a torn Achilles.
