Robert Saleh ‘grateful’ for time as Jets coach in first comments since firing Oct 09, 2024

A day after being fired by the New York Jets, Robert Saleh released a statement thanking the club for the three-plus years he helmed the operation.

“To the Jets Organization, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with so many incredible people,” Saleh said in a statement obtained by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. “I will always be appreciative of the love and support from everyone at 1 Jets Drive.

“To all of the players, I truly love and appreciate every single one of you. The character of the men in the locker room made coaching you guys the ultimate privilege. Through all the ups and downs, each and every one of you showed up every day and attacked every moment.

“To my fellow coaches and staff, it has been an honor to work with all of you. Every one of you were ‘all in’ and made sacrifices for one another that will never be forgotten. I wish you all the very best of luck for the remainder of the season.

“To the most passionate fan base in the NFL, thank you for embracing my family. It has been a pleasure calling New York our home and we will forever appreciate all of the memories that were created here.

“With Love and Regard,

“All Gas No Brake!!!”

Saleh was reportedly taken by surprise by his firing following a 2-3 start to the season. In 56 games with the Jets, the coach finished with a 20-36 record with zero playoff appearances.

Saleh’s defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, takes over as interim coach ahead of Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills.