Mougey, 39, was previously the assistant general manager of the Denver Broncos. He will now team up with head coach Aaron Glenn in an effort to turn the fortunes around for Gang Green. Following the update, Jets owner Woody Johnson released a statement on Mougey being hired.
For better or worse (and the past decade shows that it's usually worse), the New York Jets approached the 2025 NFL offseason in a unique way. They hired an external firm to help run their general manager search and ultimately hired Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their new head
The New York Jets officially unveiled Aaron Glenn as their new head coach on Monday, January 27, at 1 Jets Drive, making him the 22nd head coach in franchise history.
Team owner Woody Johnson has pinned the team's future on those two, but he admitted he has to perform better in his role as well. The Jets haven't reached the postseason since 2010, and they've turned in exactly one winning season over that stretch.
There is a new sheriff behind the front office desk for the New York Jets. The AFC East franchise announced on Saturday the hiring of Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey to become New York’s new general manager.
The New York Jets' owner left open the possibility of welcoming back Aaron Rodgers while speaking to reporters at Monday's introductory press conference.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets owner Woody Johnson knows that if he wants his team to end the longest active playoff drought in sports, he'll have to change how he's handled things in the past. That reality became clear during the introductions of head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey.
The Detroit Lions have found their Ben Johnson replacement, as the team hired a former Denver Broncos coach as offensive coordinator.
Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey agreed to terms Saturday with the New York Jets to become their GM, pairing him with new coach Aaron Glenn.
A person familiar with the hiring says the New York Jets agreed to terms with Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey to be their GM.
Mougey, 39, is the third-youngest GM in the NFL and joins the Jets after serving as the Broncos assistant GM since 2022. He has been with the Broncos since 2012, rising from scouting intern to assistant GM.
Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is the 10th known candidate to interview for the head coaching gig made vacant after Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Robert Saleh in October.