NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — In a surprising move, the New York Jets threw their front office into disarray on Wednesday by firing general manager Mike Maccagnan.
Head coach Adam Gase was named interim GM.
“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. “Mike helped to execute the strategic vision of the organization during 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.