Mike Tannenbaum

Mike Tannenbaum (born February 14, 1969 in New York City, New York) is a professional American football executive, who recently served as the general manager for the New York Jets of the National Football League.

Pittsfield Mets
Tannenbaum was an intern for the Pittsfield Mets during the 1991 season.

Cleveland Browns
Tannenbaum worked in the Cleveland Browns' personnel department acting as an assistant under Bill Belichick.

New Orleans Saints
Tannenbaum worked as an intern in the New Orleans Saints personnel department while he attended law school In 1996, he worked for the team as a player personnel assistant.

New York Jets
Tannenbaum was hired by the New York Jets on February 19, 1997 as the Director of Player Contract Negotiations. Over the years, Tannenbaum served in numerous administrative positions with the team including Senior Vice President of Football Operations and Assistant General Manager.

Tannenbaum succeeded Terry Bradway as the team's new general manager in 2006.

Tannenbaum signed a contract extension with the team through 2014.

Following the last game of the 2012 NFL regular season, Jets owner Woody Johnson announced that Tannenbaum would not return for the 2013 season.

Education
Tannenbaum graduated from Needham High School in Needham, Massachusetts in 1987. He received a degree in accounting and a minor in sports management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He then graduated cum laude from Tulane University Law School where he earned his certificate in sports law.