Statement from Jets owner Woody Johnson on Robert Saleh's firing

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has broken his silence.

The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh following a 2-3 start to the 2024 NFL season. In his tenure, Saleh notched a 20-36 overall record as the team’s bench boss.

Saleh’s firing came as a shock considering the team’s record, it only being five games into the season and losing by close calls in each of their past two outings.

Most recently, New York lost to the Minnesota Vikings, 23-17, out in London in Week 5.

Following the team’s decision, Johnson released this statement: