Five video games into the season, Robert Saleh is out because the head coach of the New York Jets.
Woody Johnson, proprietor of the Jets, mentioned he knowledgeable Saleh of his determination Tuesday morning.
“This was not a straightforward determination, however we aren’t the place we needs to be given our expectations, and I consider now could be the perfect time for us to transfer in a special path,” Johnson mentioned.
Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will function the interim head coach for the rest of the season.
“He is a troublesome coach who has the respect of the coaches and gamers on this workforce,” Johnson mentioned.
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Saleh, who has been with the Jets for three-and-a-half years entered the final two seasons with excessive expectations following a commerce to get quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The 2023-2024 season did not go as deliberate as Rodgers acquired damage within the first sport, main to instability on the quarterback place. The workforce completed the season with seven wins and 10 losses.
With Rodgers again within the beginning lineup this 12 months, there was hope that this season can be completely different. After shedding their opener to the San Francisco 49ers, the Jets gained their subsequent two video games, however losses in Week 4 and Week 5, appeared to seal Saleh’s destiny.
The Jets will try to salvage their season after they play the Buffalo Bills on Monday.
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