Below is a list of every NFL general manager who has been fired this year, with a recap of their tenure. Some were let go midseason, while others lost their jobs shortly after Black Monday. We’ll continue to update this list as more GMs are fired.
NFL General Managers Fired in 2024
Tom Telesco, GM, Las Vegas Raiders
Two days after the Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce, the organization also fired general manager Tom Telesco.
Telesco was a rare re-tread hire by the Raiders in January 2024, as NFL executives rarely get a second chance at being a general manager.
Telesco joined the Raiders after a 10-year stint as the Chargers’ general manager, and the team posted an 84-95 record with him running the front office. The Raiders’ 4-13 record in 2024 brings his all-time record to 88-108.
The Chargers only made the playoffs three times in 10 seasons under Telesco, but he still had his share of hits as their GM, particularly in the NFL Draft.
Telesco made the wise choice in drafting Justin Herbert with the No. 6 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft to replace franchise quarterback Philip Rivers, and in 2013, he drafted future Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen in the third round.
With the Raiders, he also landed a potential superstar in Brock Bowers with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Interestingly, when Pierce was fired, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Las Vegas would be retaining Telesco as GM. It’s unclear if Schefter’s sources were wrong or if there was a change of heart by Las Vegas’ ownership.
Now that minority owners Tom Brady and Richard Seymour are expected to have a ton of influence this offseason, perhaps they wanted to bring in their own head coach and general manager.
Ran Carthon, GM, Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but general manager Ran Carthon won’t be making the selection.
On Tuesday, the Titans parted ways with Carthon after his second season running the front office in Tennessee. The Titans were 9-25 during Carthon’s tenure as general manager.
Carthon ended Will Levis’ draft-day slide, selecting him with the No. 33 overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Across his first two seasons, Levis has struggled mightily and seems poised to be replaced.
Carthon made it a priority to surround Levis with a favorable offensive environment, acquiring playmakers like Calvin Ridley, Tony Pollard, and DeAndre Hopkins while also rebuilding the offensive line. However, Levis was significantly worse during his sophomore season.
Carthon’s decision to fire head coach Mike Vrabel was also puzzling, as he is now one of the most highly coveted coaching candidates in the NFL while the team took a significant step back with Brian Callahan at the helm.
The Titans ranked 30th in PFN’s Power Rankings+ metric. They finished the season ranked near the bottom of the league in Offense+ (28th), Defense+ (22nd), and Special Teams+ (22nd).
Joe Douglas, New York Jets
The first general manager fired in 2024 was the Jets’ Joe Douglas. Head coach Robert Saleh was fired after the team’s 2-3 start, and Douglas was later let go on Nov. 19.
The Jets were 30-64 in Douglas’ six seasons as the top executive. New York’s .319 winning percentage was the worst of all 32 teams over that span (2019-present).
Perhaps no general manager had a greater mixed bag of moves than Douglas throughout his stint as the Jets’ general manager.
Douglas sold high on safety Jamal Adams in 2020, in which the Jets got a massive haul for a disgruntled player who hasn’t returned to his All-Pro-form since. In the 2022 NFL Draft, Douglas drafted the eventual Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year, Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner, respectively, while also selecting standout running back Breece Hall in the second round.
Douglas’ misses, however, might outweigh his hits. Most notably, he whiffed on quarterback Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and only one player remains from his 2020 draft class (backup safety Ashtyn Davis).
In six seasons, Douglas failed to help the Jets snap their postseason drought.
