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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets looks on during the first half against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

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After New York Jets owner Woody Johnson fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday morning, Saleh was reportedly supported by team personnel in his exit.

According to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, Saleh was “escorted from the building by the team's director of security” after Johnson informed him of his decision. NFL insider Jordan Schultz confirmed Florio's report.

However, SNY's Connor Hughes reported that “multiple sources” told him that Saleh was not escorted from the facility by team security.

ESPN's Rich Cimini provided further context:

Rich Cimini @Rich Cimini

The story about Saleh and the person escorted by security is a little off. From what I understand, the head of security escorted him to his car, which is protocol. It's not like they had to forcibly remove him from the premises or anything like that. #Jets

Florio noted that Saleh's predecessor, Adam Gase, did not receive the same treatment when he was fired after the 2020 season.

Cimini reported that Saleh was “flabbergasted” by Johnson's decision when he showed up at the team facility on Tuesday, thinking it was business as usual as a year's worth of preparations began Monday Night Football Matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Johnson said in a statement that he made the decision because he felt the Jets were “not where we should be living up to our expectations.”

The Jets fell to 2-3 with a 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London on Sunday, dropping Saleh's record to 20-36 during his three-and-a-half-year tenure. New York's offense appeared disjointed in its last two losses to the Vikings and Denver Broncos, but offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett will not be fired at this time, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.

Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was promoted to interim coach following Saleh's firing. While The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt reported that Ulbrich is “loved by the entire Jets roster and staff,” it remains to be seen whether the first-time head coach will be able to solve New York's offensive woes.

Johnson is certainly hoping his decision pays off, as the Jets have a chance to move into first place in the AFC East with a win over the Bills on Monday.

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