Jets Name Phil Savage As Interim GM

The New York Jets announced they have named Phil Savage as the interim general manager after firing Joe Douglas.

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— New York Jets (@nyjets) November 19, 2024

Savage has been with the Jets in a few different capacities since they originally hired Douglas back in 2019, mostly in an advisory role. 

Savage, 59, got his start coaching as a graduate assistant at Alabama in 1987. His first NFL position was with the Cleveland Browns in 1993 as a scout. 

In 1996, he became the director of college scouting for the Ravens. He remained in Baltimore until 2005 when he was named senior vice president/general manager for the Browns. 

After being fired by the Browns in 2008, Savage joined the Eagles in 2010 as a consultant. He was named the executive director for the Senior Bowl in 2012 and served in that position through 2018. 

During his four years as GM of the Browns, Savage compiled a 24-40 record with no playoff appearances.