Joe Douglas interviews for Falcons GM role two years after Jets’ firing

A familiar face to the Jets could find himself a new home soon.

Ex-Jets general manager Joe Douglas completed an interview for the Falcons’ vacant GM role, the team said Friday.

Douglas, 49, served as Gang Green’s GM from 2019 until he was fired midway through the 2024 season in one of the most disappointing years in the team’s recent history.

After being let go by the Jets, Douglas joined the Eagles in a senior scouting role ahead of the 2025 season.

His interview with the Falcons comes after the franchise introduced former quarterback Matt Ryan as their president of football. Ryan is leading the search for the successor of former GM Terry Fontenot.

“We’re looking for people that work well together,” Ryan said of the general manager search at his introductory press conference. “And that doesn’t mean best friends. You’ve got to have a professional and really strong working relationship. And sometimes that comes with seeing things a little bit differently. But the best of the best find ways to get to common ground.

“As we go through both of these searches, both the head coach and the GM, as we’re going along that lane at the same time, that’s what we’re looking for. We’re looking to find two people that we feel like are excellent in their role and what they’re asked to do but also can provide a really strong working relationship together.”

Earlier this month, the Falcons hired ex-Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, signing him to a five-year contract.

“I’m beyond thrilled to be charged with leading this iconic franchise,” Stefanski said, according to the Falcons’ website. “I am grateful to Mr. Blank and Matt Ryan for trusting me to coach this football team and there are many talented players on our roster that I cannot wait to coach.

“We share a vision for this football team that I believe will make Falcons fans everywhere proud. We will get to work immediately putting together a first-class coaching staff and working hard to get to know all the great people that are so important to getting us all where we want to go.”