Regarding Johnson, the NFLPA said the players "cite perceived top leadership issues, with some describing issues as 'top-down problems.'" It notes how the Jets' ownership grade dropped from B- to F, with Johnson receiving the lowest score for contributing to a positive team culture.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is given a reality check about the state of the franchise from his own players.

In the case of New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, that intervention may have come courtesy of the players on his team. In the NFL Players Association's annual report card regarding key facets of each team, Johnson's ownership tenure in 2024 was graded as the worst across the entire NFL.