NICK SABELLA, now in his sixth season with the Jets, enters his first year as senior director, football administration. Prior to his promotion, Sabella spent two seasons as the assistant director, football administration and three seasons as the manager, football administration. In his role, Sabella's responsibilities include working with General Manager Joe Douglas on matters regarding salary cap management, player contract negotiations, compliance with the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and NFL Rules, and strategic planning as it relates to player acquisition and roster construction.

Before joining the Jets, Sabella spent six seasons working for the Chicago Bears as a football administration assistant and then football administration coordinator. In those roles, his responsibilities included assisting with matters relating to the management of the salary cap, player contracts, and serving as a liaison between the NFL and club on CBA related issues.

Sabella began his professional football career as a legal intern while in law school for the New Orleans Saints before interning in the football administration departments for the Jets (2010) and Washington Commanders (2011). He also worked for the National Football League Management Council, serving as a law clerk and labor operations assistant.

Sabella was born on Long Island, NY, and raised in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame, majoring in economics and English. Sabella went on to receive his Juris Doctorate with a certificate in sports law from Tulane University School of Law. Sabella is a member of the Florida State Bar and serves on the Tulane Sports Law Advisory Board. He lives in Florham Park, NJ, with his wife, Samantha.