Jets interview Thomas Dimitroff for G.M. job

The Jets have completed an interview with Thomas Dimitroff for their vacant General Manager post, the team announced Monday.

Dimitroff, 58, is the first candidate to interview with the team since the Jets fired Joe Douglas on Nov. 19.

Dimitroff was the Patriots' director of college scouting from 2003-07 and the Falcons' G.M. from 2008-20. Dimitroff, a 28-year veteran of the NFL, was recognized as NFL Executive of the Year in 2008 and in 2010.

In his first draft with the Falcons, Dimitroff selected Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan with the No. 3 overall selection. From 2008-12, the Falcons had five consecutive winning seasons and went to the playoffs four times while claiming the NFC South division title twice.

After changing coaches from Mike Smith to Dan Quinn, the Falcons advanced to Super Bowl LI to the end of the 2016 NFL season.

After departing the Falcons, Dimitroff helped created a football analytics company, SumerSports, in January 2022. The company says its aim is to provide "the best in class quantitative analysis aimed at creating precision in player acquisition and roster management in the NFL."

Jets Chairman Woody Johnson is leading the searches for a General Manager and head coach. He hired The 33rd Team in a support role to help identify and vet candidates in addition to coordinate interviews. Jeff Ulbrich and Phil Savage are serving as the team's interim head coach and General Manager, respectively.