Is Jets owner Woody Johnson on his way back to London?
That's the question everyone around the Jets is wondering after Donald Trump's victory in Tuesday's presidential election.
Johnson served as ambassador to the United Kingdom during President Trump's first term and left the Jets for three and a half years while in London.
No one knows whether President Trump will give Johnson a second appointment, but many within the Jets say it's likely Johnson will leave again if Trump returns to the White House. I believed this for several months.
A team spokesperson declined to comment.
Even if Mr Johnson does return to London, it is unlikely to happen soon.
The last time Johnson was appointed by Trump was in June 2017.
That means, under a similar timeline, Johnson would be here in January to oversee the Jets' coaching hires and decision on whether to keep general manager Joe Douglas.
Johnson will also be able to set the team's budget and direction entering the 2025 season.
Woody's younger brother, Christopher Johnson, took over as day-to-day manager of the team the last time Woody was overseas.
Christopher did not have much success, with seasons of 5-11, 4-12, 7-9, and 2-14.
He fired coach Todd Bowles, hired Adam Gase, fired GM Mike Maccagnan and hired Douglas. Christopher also hired Robert Saleh just before Woody rejoined the team in January 2021.
Jets fans aren't crazy about Woody Johnson these days.
During the first half of last week's win against the Texans, they shouted “Sell the team.” Johnson isn't selling, but he may be heading home across the Atlantic.
