Joe Douglas (born July 20, 1976) is an American professional football executive. Douglas served as the general manager of the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) from 2019 to 2024. Prior his Jets stint, Douglas was a longtime scout with the Baltimore Ravens and senior executive with the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.
Early life
Douglas was born on July 20, 1976, in Mechanicsville, Virginia. He attended Lee-Davis High School there, where he was a two-time all-state offensive lineman. In college at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, Douglas was in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) of the NCAA, where he started 45 consecutive games for the Richmond Spiders, and in his senior year was named All-Atlantic 10 selection. Before his senior year at Richmond, he interned for United States Senator Max Cleland. Douglas was a volunteer assistant coach for the Richmond football team after graduation.
Executive career
Baltimore Ravens
Douglas began his career in the NFL by working in the personnel department on the Baltimore Ravens in 2000 where he worked until 2015.
Chicago Bears
For the 2015 season, Douglas was director of college scouting for the Chicago Bears.
Philadelphia Eagles
In 2016, Douglas joined the Philadelphia Eagles to become their vice president of player personnel.
New York Jets
On June 7, 2019, Douglas signed a six-year contract to become the general manager of the New York Jets. The Jets fired Douglas on November 19, 2024, after a 3–8 start to the season.
Personal life
Douglas and his wife Shannon married in 2003. Together they have three children: Daughter Addison, son Tommy, and daughter Leighton.
Douglas was an extra in the film The Replacements in 2000.
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