- ABC News
- October 8, 2024
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Upset by the team's 2-3 start, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson made a stunning and unprecedented move Tuesday morning, firing coach Robert Saleh and naming defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich as the interim head coach. Johnson, with his first in-season coaching change in 25 years of ownership, said he consulted with general manager Joe Douglas but called it "my decision and mine alone." Woody Johnson and his brother, Christopher Johnson, the vice chairman, broke the news to Saleh in his office at the team facility. Saleh was shocked, sources said. He was escorted to his car by the director of security, a source confirmed, in what was described as protocol. In a statement released Wednesday, Saleh said he was "grateful to have had the opportunity to work with so many incredible people [in the Jets' organization]. I will always be appreciative of the love and support from everyone at 1 Jets Drive." He added, "To all of the players, I truly love and...