When the Jets introduced a new coach, an old owner flew home to take over.
Woody Johnson was on a plane returning to the United States, Christopher Johnson said Thursday, after completing his post as ambassador to the United Kingdom during the administration of President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden was inaugurated Wednesday and government positions are changing.
Christopher Johnson, who acted as the Jets ’main owner in Woody’s absence, announced the change Thursday at the summit during a press conference to introduce new coach Robert Saleh. Christopher will become vice president of the Jets and will remain heavily involved in day-to-day operations, but Woody is resuming major ownership duties.
Woody Johnson bought the Jets in January 2000 for $ 635 million. He ceded control to Christopher in 2017 along with his political appointment, and the hiring of Saleh will be the last significant development made without Woody’s final word on decision-making.
What will be the impact of the change?
Well, Woody Johnson, who was behind the Jets acquiring Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers in 2008, is known to be in love with the star quarterbacks and there is a discontent that could hit the NFL commercial market: Deshaun Watson of Houston Texans .
Jets quarterback Sam Darnold was recruited while Woody was abroad.
Woody Johnson was accused of making racist and sexist comments during his embassy, but has denied those allegations. Christopher, while at the helm of the Jets, reiterated his brother’s denials.