Christopher Wold Johnson (born August 7, 1959) is an American businessman and sports executive who is the owner and vice chairman of the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).
[6] Johnson served as operating head of the Jets during his brother's ambassadorial tenure.
In his role as owner, Johnson oversaw the promotion of Hymie Elhai as team president, Joe Douglas as General Manager, and Robert Saleh as head coach.
[8] In addition to his Jets role, Johnson serves as a member of the NFL's Media Owned and Operated committee.
Johnson has supported the collective actions of his players' rights and privileges to kneel or to stay in the locker room during the pre-game playing of the American anthem.