The Jets fired general manager Mike Maccagnan on Wednesday morning, the team announced.
Maccagnan, who had two years left on his contract, was able to draft the Jets franchise quarterback in Sam Darnold a year ago, but has a slew of other draft busts on his resume.
There were also rumors of a spat between him and new head coach Adam Gase, who will take over the GM role on an interim basis.
The Jets also fired VP of Player Personnel Brian Heimerdinger.