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Joe Douglas Returns to Eagles in Senior Scouting Role

The former Jets GM, who helped build the Eagles' 2017 Super Bowl roster, re-joins the franchise after his firing in November 2024.

Feb 28, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks at a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Joe Douglas has been hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as a senior scouting executive, filling vacancies left by recent front-office departures.
  • Douglas previously served as the Eagles’ vice president of player personnel from 2016 to 2019, contributing to their 2017 Super Bowl victory.
  • He was fired by the New York Jets in November 2024 after a six-year tenure that included a 32-68 record and no playoff appearances.
  • Douglas’s return highlights the Eagles’ efforts to rebuild their scouting department after losing key personnel to other NFL teams this offseason.
  • A formal announcement from the Eagles is expected soon, though both the team and Douglas have declined to comment on the reports.