Jets owner Woody Johnson appears not to be returning to England.
There had been speculation that Johnson would be reappointed as ambassador to the UK by President-elect Donald Trump.
Johnson served in the role during President Trump's first term. But President Trump announced Monday that he would nominate investment banker Warren Stevens to the post.
This doesn't mean there's no chance Johnson could become an ambassador to another country or serve a completely different role in the Trump administration, but around the Jets and NFL, the most likely destination for Johnson is It was thought that a return to London was the reason for the high rate of return.
The Jets are currently mired in a dismal 3-9 season, and Johnson has come under increasing scrutiny for his role in the franchise's continued failures.
Johnson fired manager Robert Saleh in October and general manager Joe Douglas last month.
The Jets began their search for a new general manager and coach last week. Johnson leads search, but Jets hire The 33rd A team that helps him identify and vet candidates for the job.
Former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum and former Vikings GM Rick Spielman are key members of The 33rd Teams working with the Jets.
Johnson served as ambassador to the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2021 during the Trump administration.
Meanwhile, his older brother Christopher Johnson oversaw the Jets' day-to-day operations.
Christopher is expected to return as director if Woody Johnson retires in 2025.
There are many questions surrounding the team's future, including a new general manager and coach, but there are also questions about how the Jets will handle 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Even if Johnson were to be appointed by President Trump, he would remain with the Jets long enough to oversee the search for a new general manager and coach and plan the team's offseason.
In 2017, Johnson did not depart for England until the summer.
