The head coach for the New York Jets was sensationally fired on Tuesday – and if that wasn’t a wild enough story for you, it turns out that we was effectively dragged out by security after being told the news.
That’s wild.
At a glance:
- The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh after a disappointing 2-3 start to the 2024 season.
- Saleh was reportedly escorted out of the team facility by security without meeting with players.
- Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
In a move that seems to embody the ongoing chaos surrounding the New York Jets, head coach Robert Saleh was fired Tuesday after a rocky 2-3 start to the 2024 season. According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the team didn’t waste any time, as Saleh was swiftly escorted out of the Jets’ facility by team security following the announcement.
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The firing of Saleh, who had been at the helm for three-and-a-half seasons, comes amid growing frustration with the team’s lackluster performance, even with the acquisition of veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Unfortunately, Rodgers’ season was quickly derailed due to injury, leaving the team scrambling.
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Jets owner Woody Johnson confirmed the decision in a statement: “This morning, I informed Robert Saleh that he will no longer serve as the Head Coach of the Jets. I thanked him for his hard work these past three-and-a-half years and wished him and his family well moving forward.” Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will step in as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Notably, Saleh’s abrupt exit lacked any formal meeting with players. The situation, from the sudden dismissal to the security escort, has only added fuel to the perception of dysfunction surrounding the franchise. Saleh’s predecessor, Adam Gase, did not face the same treatment when he was let go in 2021.
Jets fans have had a tumultuous relationship with the team, and this latest episode is sure to stir further controversy as the team looks to salvage what’s left of their 2024 season. With Rodgers sidelined and a new interim coach in place, the future of the Jets remains as uncertain as ever.