During his weekly chat with the “Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers pulled the curtain back more than most did on what went down. According to the QB, a helicopter landed at 1 Jets Drive during a workout the team was having before leaving New York for their bye.

The team’s ex-general manager felt a sense of “relief” after being fired by the Jets, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, who spoke to an NFL executive close to Douglas. Douglas, who spent five-plus seasons as the Jets GM, was reportedly fishing on the Jersey Shore just hours after losing the job.

Former Jets general manager Joe Douglas was reportedly "relieved" to be fired by owner Woody Johnson this week.

The New York Jets decision to fire general manager Joe Douglas has seen many react critically of the move. No surprise there.

The New York Jets have fired general manager Joe Douglas, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

This nightmarish New York Jets season claimed yet another victim on Tuesday, as owner Woody Johnson announced that the team had fired general manager Joe Douglas. Over five-plus seasons as New York's lead executive,

In 2019, the Jets hired Douglas away from the Eagles, where he was vice president of player personnel. Douglas was 30-64 in his tenure with the Jets.

Last week, during their bye, Jets owner Woody Johnson fired general manager Joe Douglas with six games left in the season. Douglas was in the final year of a six-year contract he signed in 2019. Most teams in this situation typically hire the general manager before hiring the coach.

The New York Jets quarterback dropped his take on the Joe Douglas firing during his weekly appearance on ESPN.