INDIANAPOLIS — Woody Johnson won’t be hanging this report card on the fridge.
The NFLPA issued its annual team report cards Wednesday and the Jets finished 29th out of 32 NFL teams in the rankings. Johnson was given an F, the only owner in the NFL to be graded that low. Johnson received a B-minus last year.
“They talked about the culture — it’s a problem, top down,” NFLPA chief strategy officer J.C. Tretter said of the Jets’ response during a news conference to discuss the report.
“[They said,] ‘It’s a culture of fear here.’ And I think that stood out in those grades.”
Last month at the news conference to introduce new coach Aaron Glenn and new general manager Darren Mougey, Johnson said: “I have to be a better owner.”
In the notes about the grade, it said the players gave Johnson an average score of 5.58 out of 10 for perceived willingness to invest in the facilities.
Jets owner Woody Johnson speaking at the introductions of head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey on Jan. 27, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
The players feel that Johnson does not contribute to a positive team culture and feel that he is somewhat committed to building a competitive team.
The Jets overall dropped from 21st last year to 29th this season.
“Rather than addressing concerns, players believed that management responded to feedback by making conditions worse,” the report reads. “For example, after receiving low grades for their food program last year, players felt the team cut the food budget and did not retain their longtime dietician, who was previously their highest-rated staff member.”
From left: Jets owner Woody Johnson, GM Darren Mougey, head coach Aaron Glenn and vice chairman Christopher Johnson. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostThe biggest complaint from the players was about the food at the training center.
The Jets rated the taste of their food 6.8 out of 10, which ranked 24th out of 32 teams. Their dining area finished 27th out of 32.
