But the Jets are sharply denying those claims, alleging the former executive was involved in a conspiracy, along with her husband – a former team employee who was also fired – to ruin the reputation of Elhai and force him out of the job. The team says it plans to file countersuits against both former employees – and others – for defamation and libel, alleging an extensive investigation not only cleared Elhai, but revealed the allegations had been fabricated. Chen’s husband, former vice president of ticket sales, was one of the recipients. But the Jets dismissed that notion, saying Chen’s lawsuit omitted evidence that would have implicated her for her role in trying to oust Elhai, who has been the team president since 2019 and employed by the Jets since 2000. Chen’s legal claims of marital status discrimination and retaliation are meritless, legally and factually,” the Jets said in a statement.