Eagles Rehire Former VP Joe Douglas After Key Front Office Departures

The Philadelphia Eagles have rehired Joe Douglas, returning him to a senior scouting role in their front office after his tenure as general manager of the New York Jets ended last season. Douglas previously served as the Eagles' vice president of player personnel from 2016 to 2019, playing a key role in building the roster that won Super Bowl LII, including successful drafts and veteran signings. Despite some mixed results during his time with the Eagles and later with the Jets, where he had notable draft successes like Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner but overall team struggles, his experience is expected to strengthen the Eagles' scouting and personnel evaluation efforts. His return comes amid notable recent departures from the Eagles' front office, including senior scouting director Brandon Hunt and national scout Jordon Dizon, making his expertise particularly valuable. Douglas's history with the Eagles and his reputation as a trusted lieutenant of GM Howie Roseman highlight the organization's confidence in his ability to contribute to the team's future success. The move reflects the Eagles' strategy to reinforce their front office with proven personnel executives familiar with the franchise's culture and goals.