Joe Douglas (American football)

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Joe Douglas (born July 20, 1976) is an American professional football executive who currently serves as the senior personnel director for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Douglas served as the general manager of the New York Jets of the 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 Eagles.

Joe Douglas

Philadelphia Eagles
Position:	Senior personnel director/Advisor to the general manager
Personal information
Born:	(1976-07-20) July 20, 1976 (age 49) Mechanicsville, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
College:	Richmond
Career history
As a staff member / executive:
Baltimore Ravens (2000–2014) Scout Chicago Bears (2015) Director of college scouting Philadelphia Eagles (2016–2019) Vice president of player personnel New York Jets (2019–2024) General manager Philadelphia Eagles (2025–present) Senior personnel director
Executive profile at Pro Football Reference
Career highlights and awards
3× Super Bowl champion (XXXV, XLVII, LII)

Early life

Douglas was born on July 20, 1976, in Mechanicsville, Virginia.^[1] He attended Lee-Davis High School there, where he was a two-time all-state offensive lineman.^[2] 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.^[3][4] 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.^[1]

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.^[5][6] The Jets fired Douglas on November 19, 2024, after a 3–8 start to the season.^[7]

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On May 19, 2025, Douglas was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles in a senior scouting role.^[8] On July 21, the Eagles announced that Douglas' official position would be the senior personnel director and advisor to the general manager.

Personal life

Douglas and his wife Shannon married in 2003. Together they have three children: Daughter Addison, son Tommy, and daughter Leighton.^[9]

Douglas was an extra in the film The Replacements in 2000.^[1]