Jets brand general manager Joe Douglas

The Jets have fired their general manager Joe Douglasas first reported by SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes.

Douglas was in his sixth season with the Jets, with the team posting a 30-64 record without a playoff appearance during his tenure.

With head coach Robert Saleh fired five games into the season and the team continued to struggle, the writing seemed to be on the wall that Douglas would not be back for next season.

During his tenure, Douglas drafted key pieces such as Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner, Jermaine Johnson, Breece Hall, Will McDonald and others, but he also had misses like Zach Wilson and Mekhi Becton, two first-round picks who are no longer on the team.

Douglas also brought in veteran stars like Aaron RodgersDavante Adams, and Tyrone Smithbut the roster never meshed as planned and the club has been unable to build the winning culture that Douglas hoped to achieve.

Douglas’ departure also raises the question of what comes next for Rodgers. Hughes has previously reported that “Stability is believed to be the deciding factor in Rodgers returning for a third year with the Jets.”

“That means (interim head coach Jeff) Ulbrich and Joe Douglas retain their positions,” Hughes wrote. “Rodgers confirmed that this week when he said he hopes to play for Ulbrich ‘until the end.’ If they’re gone, Rodgers is believed to be, too, as the organization ushers in a fresh start — including the quarterback position. That doesn’t mean Rodgers will retire (although it’s not impossible), but his time with the Jets could be coming to an end.”