(Update: 11:19 a.m.): The team has confirmed Saleh’s dismissal, saying they have “parted ways.”
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Robert Saleh is no longer the head coach of the New York Jets.
Following the Jets’ 2-3 start to the 2024 NFL season and after a 23-17 loss to the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in London, the team have fired Saleh according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter:
ESPN sources: Jets fired HC Robert Saleh.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 8, 2024
Saleh, who was hired in 2021 and had a 20-36 overall record, has been let go amid apparent disagreements with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Following New York’s 10-9 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 4, the former head coach suggested that Rodgers’ pre-snap cadence was a problem. In that defeat, the Jets’ offense took multiple false start penalties.
Rodgers, 40, went on to suggest his teammates need to be held accountable, adding that he has not previously had such an issue with his pre-snap cadence.
Both went on to say publicially that there was no issue between the two and Saleh backtracked his original statement. Saleh’s dismissal seems to suggest something different, however, the Jets since confirmed the coach’s firing and according to a follow-up report, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was named interim head coach.
Saleh also called Rodgers’ play inconsistent after the loss to the Vikings.
In Week 6, the Jets will host the Buffalo Bills (3-2) in their next contest on “Monday Night Football.”
Jets Wire will provide updates when information is made available.
