Jets GM Joe Douglas providing generous tips to food workers during COVID-19 pandemic

That same day, Steve Serby of the New York Post caught up with bartender Ryan Holsten, the boyfriend of the user who added the original photo to Reddit. 

"He has the past two times," Holsten said when asked if Douglas always adds $100 to bills. 

"He’s a great guy, very caring, and he takes care of these local businesses," Holsten added. 

Douglas wasn't looking for notoriety or fame. In fact, Holsten admitted he didn't know Douglas' identity until he searched the GM's name after receiving the triple-digit tips. 

Douglas is one of many NFL personalities performing generous deeds during the crisis. Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler donated money for medical supplies and to provide meals to 600 senior citizens for people in his hometown of Vicksburg, Miss.

Running back Dalvin Cook and defensive end Danielle Hunter of the Minnesota Vikings donated their EA Sports "Madden" checks to a Minneapolis hospital to fund personal protective equipment. 

Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard paid for gas cards used by volunteers delivering food to low-income families in Louisiana. 

As noted by Jarrett Bell of USA Today, Cleveland Browns defensive end Denzel Ward pledged to help 21 Cleveland-area service workers and small business owners affected by the pandemic. Ward wears the No. 21 for the Browns. 

With bars and restaurants throughout the New York and New Jersey region open only for carry-out orders or closed indefinitely, gestures such as those recently made by Douglas mean the world to individuals who recently found their jobs in jeopardy because of the virus. On April 7, the Brewers Association reported the following: 

"A majority of breweries do not think their business can last three months given current conditions, suggesting thousands of closings."

That means even a little goes a long way, and professional sports personalities like Douglas are doing what they can to help.