The New York Jets might sign a veteran tight end this offseason who previously worked for the same organization as Jets GM Darren Mougey.

So it should come as no surprise that with the Broncos’ success, other teams have taken notice. Saturday afternoon, the New York Jets agreed in principle to make Darren Mougey their new general manager, a source confirmed to The Post.

Darren Mougey replaces Joe Douglas, who was fired as GM late in the 2024 season after failing to make the playoffs over a six-year tenure.

Mougey will replace Joe Douglas, who was fired on Nov. 19 after five-plus seasons as general manager. During his time with the Jets, Douglas registered a 32-62 record. Phil Savage was the Jets’ interim general manager for the final six games of the 2024 season.

Mougey, 39, is the third-youngest GM in the NFL and joins the Jets after serving as the Broncos assistant GM since 2022. He has been with the Broncos since 2012, rising from scouting intern to assistant GM.

A person familiar with the hiring says the New York Jets agreed to terms with Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey to be their GM.

Darren Mougey's football journey is quite a story. He played quarterback in high school and then attended San Diego State. After two years at the college level as a QB, Mougey converted to wide receiver.

Darren Mougey, a longtime Broncos scout and executive who became their assistant GM in 2022, is the new general manager of the Jets, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Jets have finalized a deal to make Broncos Assistant GM Darren Mougey their next GM. Mougey had been in his role with the Broncos since 2022 and he joined the team in 2012 as a scouting intern. Usually,

The New York Jets have hired Darren Mougey as their next general manager and his tenure just began. Mougey, alongside head coach Aaron Glenn, was introduced at One Jets Drive on Monday during their introductory press conference.