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Jets owner Woody Johnson was a big-time donor for Donald Trump's campaign. (Robert Deutsch | USA TODAY Sports)

Jets owner Woody Johnson is under consideration to be the United States' ambassador to the United Kingdom under president-elect Donald Trump, according to the New York Post, which reported Johnson is "a leading contender."

Johnson has long been a prominent Republican fundraiser. After initially supporting Jeb Bush's campaign during the primary, Johnson shifted his support to Trump when he secured the nomination.

Johnson served as vice chairman of Trump's victory committee. Johnson also hosted high-dollar fundraisers for Trump's campaign. Plus, Johnson is on Trump's inaugural committee.

Incoming presidents typically reward big-money supporters/donors with ambassador posts like this.

Johnson, 69, has never held a job in government, though he has been heavily involved in politics for years. Johnson was the national finance chairman for Bush's failed campaign.

Steelers owner Dan Rooney was U.S. ambassador to Ireland from 2009-12. So this would not be an unprecedented move for an NFL owner.

The Jets played in London last season, beating the Dolphins as part of the NFL's regular series of games there.

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