Robert Saleh broke his silence Wednesday after the New York Jets waived him.
Saleh issued a statement to ESPN nearly 24 hours after the organization's decision to fire him.
“Thank you to everyone at the Jets organization for the opportunity to work with so many great people. I will continue to be grateful for the love and support from everyone at 1 Jets Drive,” he said. spoke.
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New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh speaks to reporters after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, October 6, 2024, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
“Dear players, I truly love and appreciate each and every one of you. It has been the greatest privilege to coach you because of the character of the players in the locker room. Through all the ups and downs, Each and every one of you has shown up to be attacked every day and every moment.
“To the coaches and staff, it was a pleasure working with you all. You all went 'all in' and made sacrifices for each other that will never be forgotten. Good luck to all of you. I wish you all the best for the rest of the season.
“To the most passionate fans in the NFL, thank you for accepting my family. We are so blessed to call New York home and we will be forever grateful for all the memories made here. Sho.”
He signed his autograph saying, “All gas, no brakes!!!”
The Jets waived Saleh five games into the season, following a loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London. Jets president Woody Johnson confirmed the decision in a statement.
New York Jets quarterback No. 2 Zach Wilson (right) and head coach speak during warm-ups before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on September 25, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Robert Saleh (right). (Sarah Steer/Getty Images)
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“This was not an easy decision to make, but we are not in a position where expectations should be met, and we believe now is the best time to move in a different direction,” it said in a statement.
The team has a presumably healthy Aaron Rodgers at center, and the offense has been on track through the first game.
New York ranks 25th in points scored and 27th in yards allowed despite having a top-5 defense.
Rodgers performed like a 40-year-old quarterback coming back from a torn Achilles tendon. He has 1,093 passing yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions.
The exact reason for Saleh's firing is unclear, but rumors arose of a rift between Rodgers and Saleh following a bizarre exchange during the team's Week 3 win over the New England Patriots.
The buzz grew even louder after the Jets lost to the Denver Broncos in Week 4. New York only scored nine points in the game. Rodgers and Saleh both did gymnastics while trying to maintain a good relationship.
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh speaks to the media during a press conference before an offseason training session at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on May 23, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulrich has been named interim head coach.
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