Jets Trade First Round Selection
January 28, 1975
Jets traded their number one pick for DE Billy Newsome of New Orleans.
New GM
February 13, 1975
Al Ward, vice president of the Dallas Cowboys, was named Jets general manager to succeed Weeb Ewbank who had retired.
Namath Signs
July 30, 1975
Joe Namath turned down a reported multi-million dollar WFL contract to sign a two-year contract with Jets.
Jets Strike
September 16, 1975
The New York Jets players voted to support the New England players strike and walked out of camp the week of the opener against Buffalo.
Players Return
September 18, 1975
Jets players returned as strike was settled.
Japanese Emperor Attends Jets' Game
October 5, 1975
His Majesty Emperor Hirohito of Japan, attends home opener and watches Jets defeat Patriots 36-7.
Winner Fired
November 19, 1975
Charley Winner was dismissed as head coach after the Jets lost six games in a row and were in the AFC East cellar with a 2-7 record. Ken Shipp, the offensive coordinator, was named interim head coach.
Riggins Crosses 1000 Yard Mark
December 21, 1975
John Riggins became the first Jet in history to gain 1,000 yards as he reached 1,005 vs. Dallas in season finale.
