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Former New York Jets GM Joe Douglas speaking at the NFL Combine.
A former New York Jets general manager is back off the mat.
Inquirer reporter Jeff McLane revealed on Monday, May 19, that Joe Douglas is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles in a “senior scouting role.”
Sources: Former Jets GM Joe Douglas returning to the #Eagles.
My story: https://t.co/1IPEWluGDS
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) May 19, 2025
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On November 19, 2024, the Jets fired Douglas as the GM of the team. He was in the middle of the final year of his six-year contract that he signed back in 2019.
Douglas Goes Back Home With New NFL Gig
The former Richmond product started his NFL career as a scout with the Baltimore Ravens in 2000. After 14 years in Baltimore in that role, Douglas then spent a year as the director of college scouting for the Chicago Bears (2015).
Douglas then took his talents to Philadelphia as the vice president of player personnel (2016-19).
During Douglas’ journey, he won three Super Bowls. That success in scouting and team success led JD to get hired by the Jets.
Douglas finished with a 32-68 record. Six straight losing seasons, and he never had more than seven wins in any of those years.
This is a developing story, and we will provide more details as they become available.