Latest Woody Johnson News

Glenn and Mougey optimistic in their intro. 'We're the freakin' New York Jets. We're built for this'

Jan. 27, 2025 22:41 PM EST

Aaron Glenn was settling into retirement from playing football and looking to make his mark in the business world and “be the best dad I can be.” One day, a few years removed from playing his last snap, he was watching a game at home. “I forgot who was playing,...

Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich reveals regrets about his stint as Jets interim coach

Jan. 27, 2025 13:31 PM EST

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Jeff Ulbrich expressed some regrets about the way he handled his 12-game stint as the New York Jets interim coach as he looked ahead on Monday to his new job as defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons. Ulbrich was 3-9 as interim coach in New York...

Jets agree to terms with Broncos executive Darren Mougey to be their general manager

Jan. 25, 2025 20:16 PM EST

The New York Jets' lengthy searches are over, and they're pairing a first-time general manager with a first-time head coach to try to turn things around. Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey agreed to terms Saturday with the Jets to become their GM. ...

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be their head coach

Jan. 22, 2025 19:46 PM EST

Aaron Glenn is back where his NFL journey began nearly 31 years ago. He was a game-changing cornerback for the New York Jets then. Now he's tasked with helping turn around the fortunes of the franchise. The Jets and Glenn agreed to terms Wednesday on making the Detroit...

Jets' Aaron Rodgers remains undecided on playing future with his focus on the California wildfires

Jan. 16, 2025 19:56 PM EST

Aaron Rodgers' playing future remains undecided, with the New York Jets quarterback focused on the lingering wildfires near his home in Southern California. Rodgers said during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday that his house in the Malibu area is OK other than...

Jets interview interim coach Jeff Ulbrich for their head coach vacancy

Jan. 13, 2025 17:06 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed interim coach Jeff Ulbrich on Monday for their head coach vacancy. Ulbrich, the team's defensive coordinator the past four seasons, went 3-9 after replacing the fired Robert Saleh on Oct. 8. The 47-year-old Ulbrich is the ninth known...

Jets interview Saints' Darren Rizzi for their head coach vacancy and talk to 5 more for their GM job

Jan. 11, 2025 20:59 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi on Saturday for their head coach vacancy. The team also spoke to five more candidates for their general manager job, including Minnesota senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson, Detroit...

Las Vegas Raiders fire general manager Tom Telesco after just one year

Jan. 09, 2025 22:44 PM EST

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders continued their housecleaning Thursday, firing general manager Tom Telesco just two days after dismissing coach Antonio Pierce. The moves took place after the Raiders went 4-13 this season. “We appreciate his efforts in...

Jets interview Chiefs' Nagy and Borgonzi and Eagles' Halaby for vacancies

Jan. 08, 2025 19:57 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed Kansas City offensive coordinator Matt Nagy on Wednesday for their head coach vacancy. The team also announced it spoke to a pair of assistant general managers for its GM opening: the Chiefs' Mike Borgonzi and the Philadelphia Eagles' Alec Halaby. ...

Jets interview Rex Ryan, who led franchise to its last playoff appearance, for head coaching job

Jan. 07, 2025 14:50 PM EST

Rex Ryan has returned to the New York Jets — for an interview, at least. The former Jets coach and current ESPN analyst, who led the franchise to its last playoff appearance to cap the 2010 season, met with the team Tuesday about its head coaching vacancy. Ryan went...