Reports: Jets decide on Darren Mougey as new GM

Field Level Media|published: Sat 25th January, 18:43 2025

Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) walks off the field with wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after the game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The New York Jets are hiring Darren Mougey as their new general manager, according to multiple reports on Saturday.

Mougey, 39, has been with the Denver Broncos' organization since 2012 and was assistant general manager the past three seasons. He is the NFL's third youngest GM.

Mougey's hiring comes in the same week the Jets hired Aaron Glenn as their new head coach. New York just finished a 5-12 season in which they missed the playoffs for the 14th straight season.

Mougey will face a tough decision right at the outset of his tenure -- deciding whether to retain or part ways with veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Mougey knows the quarterback position well. He was a promising quarterback recruit as part of San Diego State's 2004 class, redshirted his first season and backed up Kevin O'Connell -- now head coach of the Minnesota Vikings -- the next two seasons.

He spent the final two seasons (2007-08) of his college career as a receiver.

Mougey joined the Broncos as a scouting intern in 2012 and advanced up the organization until landing the assistant GM job.

The Jets interviewed 15 general manager candidates during their search.

--Field Level Media