Don’t expect to see Robert Saleh on an NFL sideline any time soon.
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 fired Saleh. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was named interim head coach.
Saleh had his faults but his bread and butter is defense. He was still good at that and it would not be surprising to see a team scoop him up.
However, a report indicates Saleh is going to wait a bit.
According to Mike Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle, the 45-year-old is going to wait until at least the 2025 season to take a new job. He’s planning on taking the rest of the 2024 season off.
Once next year’s coaching cycle comes around, Saleh’s name is undoubtedly be a hot one relating to defensive coordinator jobs.
Under Saleh’s watch, New York’s defense ranked last in the NFL in yards allowed per game in his first season with the team. However, the unit rebounded to finish fourth and third in 2022 and 2023, respectively. The Jets currently rank third (255.8 YPG).
Time will tell if he ever gets a sniff at a head coaching gig again.
