Robert Saleh did not see it coming, according to a report.
The New York Jets, off to a 2-3 start to the 2024 NFL season, have fired their head coach. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been named the interim head coach.
Per FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer, Saleh was “blindsided” by the decision by owner Woody Johnson to fire him. The report adds that Saleh was “disappointed” he did not get a chance to turn things around.
Glazer indicated he personally spoke to Saleh:
Just talked to Robert Saleh who said was blindsided by Woody Johnson walking to his office and letting him go. Certainly disappointed he wasn’t going to be given the opportunity to get things going with what he said is a very good roster
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) October 8, 2024
Saleh was hired in 2021. He had a 20-36 overall record. The decision from the front office comes amid apparent disagreements between the coach and quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
In a separate report, NFL Network’s Peter Schrager has updated that the conversation was not just between Woody Johnson and Saleh, as it was noted that Christopher Johnson was in attendance as well. Reportedly, general manager Joe Douglas was not in the meeting.
Schrager also stated: “Robert Saleh came to work today thinking he was preparing for the Buffalo Bills. He was given no indication he would be losing his job.”
In Week 6, the Jets will host the Bills (3-2) in their next contest on “Monday Night Football.”
Jets Wire will provide updates when information is made available.
