Team owner Woody Johnson may leave to return to politics, threatening the New York Jets’ continued struggles.
Longtime Trump friend Johnson is reportedly being considered for a role in the upcoming Trump administration. Johnson is rumored to want to return as U.S. ambassador to the U.K.
Fans fear this change will disrupt the Jets’ focus and stability. Johnson has helped shape the Jets’ long-term strategy, so his absence could affect it.
Johnson’s potential move is difficult for the Jets. After quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury in the first game last season, fans were devastated. After finishing 7-10, the team missed the playoffs.
Not much better this season. Jets fired coach Robert Saleh after a slow start. Fans worry about the team’s 3-7 record.
NFL sources say Johnson would likely accept an ambassador role if offered. His brother Christopher Johnson ran daily operations in his absence, and similar measures may be taken this time.
We don’t know how Johnson’s departure will affect the Jets, but their current struggles make any uncertainty hard to stomach.
Today, the Jets are struggling, but Johnson’s political ambitions make their future uncertain.