Joe Douglas

Joe Douglas (born July 20, 1976) is an American professional football executive who currently serves as the senior vice president of player personnel for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Douglas served as the general manager of the New York Jets of the NFL from 2019 to 2024. Prior his Jets stint, Douglas was a longtime scout with the Baltimore Ravens and senior executive with the Chicago Bears and Eagles.

Early life Douglas was born on July 20, 1976, in Mechanicsville, Virginia. He attended Lee-Davis High School there, where he was a two-time all-state offensive lineman. In college at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, Douglas was in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) of the NCAA, where he started 45 consecutive games for the Richmond Spiders, and in his senior year was named All-Atlantic 10 selection. Before his senior year at Richmond, he interned for United States Senator Max Cleland. Douglas was a volunteer assistant coach for the Richmond football team after graduation. The Jets fired Douglas on November 19, 2024, after a 3–8 start to the season.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint) On May 19, 2025, Douglas was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles in a senior scouting role. On July 21, the Eagles announced that Douglas' official position would be the senior personnel director and advisor to the general manager. In May of 2026, He was promoted to senior vice president of player personnel.

Personal life Douglas and his wife Shannon married in 2004. Together they have three children: Daughter Addison, son Tommy, and daughter Leighton.

Douglas was an extra in the film The Replacements in 2000.