Berry’s rise follows seven years away from the league, with a background in Wall Street finance and a Princeton football pedigree, positioning him as a key evaluator in the Eagles’ roster-building.

The Eagles won the NFC East last season but were eliminated by the 49ers in the wild-card round.

Maccagnan’s career path spans scouting, World League and CFL roles, then Texans and Jets tenures, illustrating a long horizon of NFL front-office experience.

Douglas, a former Jets GM who helped build the 2017 Super Bowl roster, returns to a top scouting role amid cross‑pollination between the two franchises.

There is speculation that Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown could be traded to the Patriots in June, driven by contract dynamics and cap implications, with a larger cap hit if moved before June 1.

The Jets’ recent history—including a 10-6 2015 season that missed the playoffs and later drafting Sam Darnold—frames the broader narrative around the Jets‑to‑Eagles connections.

Industry notes from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo anchor coverage, set against the looming May 15 anniversary of Maccagnan’s firing in 2019.

The report is part of The Insiders’ NFL Insider video franchise, highlighting multiple teams and topics for the 2026 season.

The broader Jets-connection storyline continues to unfold across the league, with mixed prospects for success based on past results and current roles.

The Philadelphia Eagles have promoted Adam Berry to assistant general manager, while Joe Douglas has been named senior vice president of player personnel as part of broader football-ops changes.

A.J. Brown’s tenure has included notable production, with more than 8,000 receiving yards and 56 touchdowns across his NFL career, fueling speculation about potential suitors.

Maccagnan led the 2019 Jets draft, selecting Quinnen Williams, before being fired amid reported friction with coach Adam Gase.