Mike Maccagnan Fired as Jets GM; HC Adam Gase to Serve in Interim Role

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The New York Jets announced the firing of general manager Mike Maccagnan on Wednesday.

In a statement, Jets Chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson revealed that head coach Adam Gase will serve as the interim GM until they find a replacement:

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Jets also parted ways with Brian Heimerdinger, who was the vice president of player personnel.

Schefter added that Philadelphia Eagles vice president of player personnel Joe Douglas is close to Gase and has been rumored to be in the running for the Jets’ GM job.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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