Phil Savage

Phil Savage is in his fourth season with the Jets as the team's senior football advisor. In his role, Savage evaluates college prospects and pro players, while providing valuable insight into the player personnel department's overall philosophy, grading system and annual approach to building the club's roster and practice squad.

Joining the team in June 2019, Savage brings over 20 years of NFL front office experience, including four seasons as senior vice president and general manager with the Cleveland Browns (2005-08). Prior to joining the Jets, he worked as Reese's Senior Bowl executive director (2012-18) and served as the general manager of the Arizona Hotshots in the Alliance of American Football (2018-19).

Savage entered the league as a defensive assistant coach with the Browns (1991), before transitioning to scouting in 1994. He has held several positions with Cleveland (1991-95, 2005-08), Baltimore (1996-04) and Philadelphia (2010-12). During his nine seasons in Baltimore, the Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV and drafted ten Pro Bowl players, including Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. His tenure with the Browns was highlighted by a 10-win season in 2007 and the selection of perennial Pro Bowl offensive tackle Joe Thomas.