The team’s ex-general manager felt a sense of “relief” after being fired by the Jets, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, who spoke to an NFL executive close to Douglas. Douglas, who spent five-plus seasons as the Jets GM, was reportedly fishing on the Jersey Shore just hours after losing the job.

Former New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas reportedly wasn't too broken up over his firing earlier this week. Dianna Russini of The Athletic spoke to

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas received a sign from above shortly before the team fired him. Douglas was fired on Tuesday after five-plus seasons with the Jets.