The New York Jets have agreed to terms with Darren Mougey to be their next general manager. He takes over for Joe Douglas who was fired during the 2024 season.
Jets’ New General Manager Is Part of the New Era in New York Football
Mougey, who became the Denver Broncos’ assistant general manager in Feb. 2022, will join newly named head coach Aaron Glenn as the Jets begin a new chapter in their once-proud history.
“Darren is a trusted NFL executive who has experience working with an impressive collection of football leaders,” Jets chairman Woody Johnson said in a release. “He is a proven talent evaluator who impressed us with his vision for this team. His partnership with Coach Glenn will revitalize this organization. I am proud of the thorough search we undertook and that it led us to the two best individuals to lead our football team going forward.”
Who Is the New Jets General Manager, Darren Mougey?
The newly minted general manager met with the Jets’ brass on two separate occasions. First, they met on Jan. 11 and then again at 1 Jets Drive on Thursday, Jan. 23, to work out the framework of the deal.
During his 12 seasons in Denver, Mougey, 39, held several titles. Originally, Mougey started as a scouting intern in 2012. He was quickly promoted to a personnel and scouting assistant the following year. Mougey was a college and pro personnel scout, an area scout, and the assistant director of college scouting. In 2021 he became the director of player personnel.
“It is one of the great honors and privileges of my life to serve as the general manager of the New York Jets,” Mougey said. “I want to thank Mr. Johnson for this responsibility, one I do not take lightly. I could not be more excited to work alongside Coach Glenn to build a championship team that will make Jets fans proud.”
Mougey’s Career Before the NFL
Mougey, a native of Scottsdale, Ariz., began his collegiate career at San Diego State as a quarterback in 2005, receiving reps behind current Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell.
He shifted to wide receiver before his junior season and had 66 catches, 805 yards, and seven TDs in his final two campaigns with the Aztecs. He participated in training camps with the Atlanta Falcons (2009) and the Arizona Cardinals (2010).
The Jets are finalizing a deal to make Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey their new general manager, per source. Mougey’s connection to consultant Rick Spielman—through Denver GM George Paton—didn’t hurt.
So it’s Mougey and Aaron Glenn in Florham Park.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 25, 2025
His former boss in Denver could not speak highly enough of him when interviewed in 2022.
“He’s got all the traits you want,” Broncos general manager George Paton said of Mougey, per the Broncos’ team site, in the 2022 offseason. “He’s great with people [and a] great evaluator. I talked about the management and the organization and the detail. So he’s got everything you want.”