The New York Jets have decided to fire head coach Robert Saleh after a disappointing start to the season with Aaron Rodgers as quarterback. Saleh, who was hired in 2021, finished his Jets head coaching record at 20-26. The team had high hopes for the 2024 season with Rodgers returning to the huddle after missing most of 2023 due to a leg injury. The Jets started the season with a blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers but managed to rebound with wins over the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots. However, they suffered frustrating losses to the Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings in the following weeks.
There were also tensions between Rodgers and Saleh, with five false start penalties being attributed to Rodgers’ tricky cadence. In a previous game, Rodgers appeared to rebuff Saleh’s attempted hug after a touchdown. This perceived tension may have contributed to Saleh’s firing.
The decision to fire Saleh is a significant development for the Jets, and it is unclear who will take over as head coach in the interim. The team will need to regroup and address their issues in order to turn their season around. This situation is still developing, so updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Photo credit
www.nbcnews.com