General manager Mike Maccagnan has been relieved of his duties, the team announced Wednesday:
Statement from Jets Chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson on Mike Maccagnan. pic.twitter.com/cHWNJzExLp
“This morning, I informed Mike that he was being relieved of his duties as general manager of the team, effective immediately,” Jets chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson said in an official statement. “Mike helped to execute the strategic vision of the organization over the last four seasons, and especially the past few months. However, I came to the decision to make a change after much thought and a careful assessment of what would be in the best long-term interests of the New York Jets.