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Jets Fire GM Joe Douglas Six Weeks After Coach Saleh's Dismissal

Nov 19, 2024, 05:40 PM

The New York Jets have fired general manager Joe Douglas after the team’s disappointing 3-8 start to the season. Douglas, who was in the final year of his contract after being hired in 2019, oversaw significant moves including the trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. This decision comes six weeks after the dismissal of head coach Robert Saleh, indicating a major organizational reset under owner Woody Johnson. Reports suggest that Douglas was not consulted on Saleh's firing and that Johnson stepped in on negotiations, leaving Douglas feeling his power had been usurped. Critics point to Douglas's tenure as marred by unsuccessful draft picks, such as quarterback Zach Wilson, whom the team traded, and the firing of his right-hand man Rex Hogan. The Jets have underperformed despite entering the season with Super Bowl aspirations, leading to substantial changes in leadership.