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2 months, 1 week ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Saleh’s foiled plan to save Jets offense, Steelers’ Justin Fields feelings

All it takes is one. Most don’t like to fire head coaches during the season — including the New York Jets, who hadn’t done so since the 1970s. This is what I’m hearing this week: • How Saleh tried to fix the offense • How the Jets are still trying to reel in a pair of All-Pros • Ferris Bueller, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich makes another huge change following Robert Saleh's departure

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers' long-time offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett didn't follow fired Jets head coach Robert Saleh out the door this week, but he still effectively received a demotion from his new interim boss. Jeff Ulbrich, Saleh's provisional replacement and New York's defensive coordinator, has stripped Hackett of his play-calling duties, he announced Thursday. New York Jets DC and interim head coach …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rodgers says allegations that he played a role in Saleh’s firing as Jets coach are ‘patently false’

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers insisted he played no role in the firing of Robert Saleh as the New York Jets coach and called such allegations “patently false.” The star quarterback made his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday, a day after Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Saleh after the team got off to a 2-3 start in the coach’s …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saleh says it’s ‘fair’ to rule out holdout Reddick for Jets’ season opener at San Francisco

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Linebacker Haason Reddick won’t play in the New York Jets’ season-opening game Monday night at San Francisco while he remains in a contract dispute with the team. Coach Robert Saleh acknowledged Saturday “that would be fair” to rule out Reddick, who has not been at the team’s facility since the Jets’ trade for him from Philadelphia …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Haason Reddick remains a holdout from the Jets with their season opener in San Francisco looming

Associated Press

There’s still no sign of Haason Reddick for the New York Jets with the season opener less than a week away. Coach Robert Saleh said during a video call that there was no news to report — “not that I’m aware of” — on Reddick, who was fined more than $2 million for missing every training camp practice while he …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Williams practicing in team drills and expected to be available for Jets’ regular-season opener

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mike Williams’ comeback took another major step forward this week. So it’s all paying off at the right time.” Saleh said Williams will be available to play at San Francisco on Sept. 9, but it wouldn’t be fair to expect him to be 100%. “But he’s going to be plenty available to make his mark felt.” …

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4 months ago

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets’ starters will not play in the preseason finale against the Giants

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers’ next snap in a game for the New York Jets will come almost exactly a year since his last. Coach Robert Saleh announced Thursday that Rodgers and the rest of the Jets’ starters will not play in the preseason finale against the Giants on Saturday night. He said Tuesday he didn’t “really have a …

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4 months ago

After ‘much harder’ camp, Jets’ Aaron Rodgers has no preference whether he plays in preseason finale

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Maybe Aaron Rodgers will play. “I don’t really have a preference,” Rodgers said Tuesday after getting a veteran rest day along with several other projected starters. “And it feels like it, but it’s good,” Rodgers said. I respect and appreciate my defense for that.. We’ll see if we can get through tomorrow without getting drilled.” But …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Jayden Daniels impressive in his only drive in Commanders’ 20-17 preseason-opening loss to Jets

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jayden Daniels showed up for his first NFL game for Washington wearing a throwback Doug Williams jersey. 2 overall pick went out and played like the potential franchise quarterback the Commanders hope he’ll be in his only series in a 20-17 preseason-opening loss to the New York Jets on Saturday. “Hey, what better way to have …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets coach Robert Saleh says his ‘instinct’ is to not play QB Aaron Rodgers during the preseason

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers’ next snap in a game for the New York Jets might be the season opener. Coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday his “instinct” is to keep the 40-year-old quarterback on the sideline for all three of the Jets’ preseason games this summer. “He definitely won’t play in the first two, but the discussion on the …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh and how the Jets’ season fell apart: ‘Something has to change’

New York Times

The Jets have fired Robert Saleh. But Hackett was also coming to New York fresh off a disastrous 15-game run as head coach of the Denver Broncos, a performance his replacement, Sean Payton, called “one of the worst coaching jobs in the history of the NFL.” GO DEEPER Aaron Rodgers and Packers' long succession: 'Just tell the truth, you wanted …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers hopes to play beyond next season but acknowledges everyone’s ‘on the hot seat’

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers is focused on coming back strong next season for the New York Jets. “That’s directly on me.” Rodgers was viewed by many in the organization going into the season as a missing piece for the Jets to return to respectability — and the playoffs. “Obviously we’re all going to be on the quote-unquote hot …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers voted Jets’ most inspirational player by teammates. QB played just 4 snaps this season

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers’ first season with the New York Jets lasted only four snaps. “It says a lot about him and how he’s approached becoming a Jet and being here with us, whether he’s on the field or not.” Rodgers was hurt during the season opener against Buffalo on Sept. 11, but immediately focused on trying to …

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1 year ago

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers activated from IR as next step in rehab. He won’t play again until next season

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers will remain on the practice field to continue working on his return for the New York Jets — for next season. The four-time NFL MVP was activated from the injured reserve list Wednesday, a move coach Robert Saleh said is merely the next step in Rodgers’ rehabilitation from a torn left Achilles tendon. “We’ve …

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1 year ago

Trevor Siemian to start for Jets if Zach Wilson does not clear concussion protocol

New York Times

The New York Jets will start Trevor Siemian at quarterback Sunday against the Washington Commanders if Zach Wilson does not clear concussion protocol, coach Robert Saleh said Monday. He wasn’t entirely inaccurate — the offensive line allowed six sacks and Wilson was hit seven times before leaving the game and eventually entering concussion protocol. If Wilson is cleared from concussion …

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1 year ago

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson leaves game vs. Dolphins with a concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is in the concussion protocol after leaving the 30-0 loss to the Miami Dolphins late in the second quarter Sunday. Trevor Siemian replaced Wilson on the Jets’ final series of the first half, and CBS originally reported that Wilson went into the locker room early to get hydrated. The Jets …

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1 year ago

Jets begin Aaron Rodgers’ 21-day practice window in next step in recovery from torn Achilles tendon

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers’ improbable comeback from a torn Achilles tendon has taken the next step. Saleh said there’s “no added risk” in taking this step, emphasizing it’s not necessarily a signal that Rodgers will play again this season as much as it is the next part of the quarterback’s rehabilitation process. “Being around him the time I’ve …

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1 year ago

Jets’ coaches and GM still have job security, all because of Aaron Rodgers

New York Times

Aaron Rodgers tried his best to stay in the background on Friday, even as reports bubbled up again about his quest to return from injury to play for the New York Jets this season. GO DEEPER What the Jets' quarterback change means for Zach Wilson, Aaron Rodgers and Tim Boyle Rodgers also pointed out that “there are a lot of …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Saleh says it’ll be Rodgers’ call to play again with Jets if he’s cleared by doctors to return

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers will have the final call on whether he plays again this season for the New York Jets — if and when he gets medical clearance. Coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday the team will defer to the four-time NFL MVP, who’s rehabilitating from a torn left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Jets cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed clear concussion protocol and will play vs Giants

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets starting cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Gardner missed New York’s 20-14 victory over Philadelphia two weeks ago after being a late addition to the injury report with what was first called an “illness” by the team. “It didn’t feel right, but just the selfish part of me just wanted to play ‘Sunday Night …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Hall runs for a TD after Adams’ INT and Jets shock Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first loss

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Robert Saleh stepped from the podium at his postgame news conference and let loose a little. Breece Hall ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining, one play after Tony Adams intercepted Jalen Hurts, and the Jets erased an 11-point deficit and held on to shock the Eagles 20-14 on Sunday. The Jets appeared on their …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Russini: What I’m hearing on the Jets, Colts, Vikings, Broncos and NFL Week 4 injuries

New York Times

Aaron Rodgers rejoined the Jets on Saturday night for the first time since surgery on his torn Achilles tendon in Week 1, speaking in their team meeting and imploring them repeatedly not to point fingers during their rough start to the NFL season. Two team sources say Jets owner Woody Johnson made no guarantees about Saleh’s and Douglas’ status before …

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1 year, 2 months ago

‘Manhandled’ Packers face reality check after 34-20 dismantling by the Lions

New York Times

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Remember what New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said after they throttled the Green Bay Packers 27-10 in Week 6 last season? GO DEEPER Packers place Bakhtiari on injured reserve What’s far more inexcusable is allowing 4.9 yards per rush on 43 Lions carries for 211 yards on the ground. Granted, the Packers held the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Jets’ Robert Saleh remains confident in Zach Wilson, but acknowledges the QB must play better

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Robert Saleh still believes in Zach Wilson. The Jets signed veteran Trevor Siemian to the practice squad Tuesday, but Saleh said he’ll be inactive for New York’s game against Kansas City on Sunday night as he acclimates himself. “I haven’t spoken to Joe, but obviously Joe is an icon, a Hall of Famer and a well-respected …

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Russini’s what I’m hearing: Saleh’s foiled plan to save Jets offense, Steelers’ Justin Fields feelings

Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich makes another huge change following Robert Saleh's departure

Rodgers says allegations that he played a role in Saleh’s firing as Jets coach are ‘patently false’

Saleh says it’s ‘fair’ to rule out holdout Reddick for Jets’ season opener at San Francisco

Haason Reddick remains a holdout from the Jets with their season opener in San Francisco looming

Mike Williams practicing in team drills and expected to be available for Jets’ regular-season opener

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets’ starters will not play in the preseason finale against the Giants

After ‘much harder’ camp, Jets’ Aaron Rodgers has no preference whether he plays in preseason finale

Jayden Daniels impressive in his only drive in Commanders’ 20-17 preseason-opening loss to Jets

Jets coach Robert Saleh says his ‘instinct’ is to not play QB Aaron Rodgers during the preseason

Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh and how the Jets’ season fell apart: ‘Something has to change’

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers hopes to play beyond next season but acknowledges everyone’s ‘on the hot seat’

Aaron Rodgers voted Jets’ most inspirational player by teammates. QB played just 4 snaps this season

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers activated from IR as next step in rehab. He won’t play again until next season

Trevor Siemian to start for Jets if Zach Wilson does not clear concussion protocol

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson leaves game vs. Dolphins with a concussion

Jets begin Aaron Rodgers’ 21-day practice window in next step in recovery from torn Achilles tendon

Jets’ coaches and GM still have job security, all because of Aaron Rodgers

Saleh says it’ll be Rodgers’ call to play again with Jets if he’s cleared by doctors to return

Jets cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed clear concussion protocol and will play vs Giants

Hall runs for a TD after Adams’ INT and Jets shock Eagles 20-14 to send Philly to its first loss

Russini: What I’m hearing on the Jets, Colts, Vikings, Broncos and NFL Week 4 injuries

‘Manhandled’ Packers face reality check after 34-20 dismantling by the Lions

Jets’ Robert Saleh remains confident in Zach Wilson, but acknowledges the QB must play better