As teams across the National Football League are making final decisions on their 53-man rosters, the New York Jets firmed up its front office by promoting its longtime general counsel to be the team's president.

Hymie Elhai is succeeding Neil Glat, whom the Jets announced Friday is transitioning to a new role as a senior adviser. Elhai will report to chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson and oversee all of the team's business operations. He will also work with head coach Adam Gase and general manager Joe Douglas to integrate business and football operations.

Elhai was hired by the Jets in 2000 as an intern. In 2002, he was hired full time by the organization as manager of legal affairs and business development. Most recently, he held the role of senior vice president of business affairs and general counsel. Elhai graduated from Rutgers Law School, according to his profile on the team's website.