January 21: Welcoming Maccagnan & Bowles
After putting in 20 years as an NFL scout, Mike Maccagnan is named Jets general manager on January 13. The following day, Todd Bowles is named the team’s new head coach. Bowles got his start in professional coaching with the Jets 15 years prior.
Less than a week later, the duo delivers their first press conference.
The Jets give up a fifth-round draft pick to the Chicago Bears in exchange for the veteran WR.
March 11: Fitz to the Jets
Ryan Fitzpatrick is acquired from Houston for a conditional seventh-round draft pick.