After a challenging start to the NFL season for Aaron Rodgers, The New York Jets made an unexpected decision regarding the future of the franchise this season. The recent loss to the Minnesota Vikings was the catalyst for this move.
According to NFL reporter Tom Pelissero via his X (formerly Twitter) account, head coach Robert Saleh has been fired and will not continue to lead the Jets this season. Pelissero stated: “The #Jets fired Robert Saleh, per sources.”
In this way, the coach concludes three years and a half at the helm of a team that experienced a lackluster run during his tenure. The poor start to this season and a challenging relationship with his players ultimately led the franchise’s leadership to make this decision.
This season, the Jets started with a loss to the 49ers, followed by two consecutive victories against the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots. However, in their last two outings, they fell to the Denver Broncos and most recently to the Minnesota Vikings.
Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets looks on against the Denver Broncos during the first half at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The New York Jets’ official statement
Following the news of head coach Robert Saleh’s departure, the franchise released an official statement via their X account (@nyjets), signed by none other than Woody Johnson. The statement expresses gratitude for Saleh’s work over the years and acknowledges the difficulty of making this decision.
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The successor to Saleh as Jets head coach
The recent news of Robert Saleh’s firing as head coach of the New York Jets has just come to light, and understandably, the main candidates to succeed the now former coach are still unknown.
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Nevertheless, it is known who will be in charge for the upcoming game in the 2024 NFL season. The matchup is none other than against the Buffalo Bills, making it crucial to bounce back quickly in this challenging divisional clash.
According to journalist Adam Schefter on his X account, the Jets interim head coach will be defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. Schefter wrote: “Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich is being named the New York Jets interim head coach, per source.”
Jeff Ulbrich of the New York Jets looks on against the New York Giants before a preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The quarterbacks coached by Saleh on the Jets
During his tenure as head coach of the New York Jets, Robert Saleh oversaw six different quarterbacks, with Zach Wilson playing the most games under Saleh’s leadership.
- Zach Wilson, 33 games
- Mike White, 7 games
- Aaron Rodgers, 6 games
- Joe Flacco, 5 games
- Trevor Siemian, 3 games
- Tim Boyle, 2 games
