Revealed: Aaron Rodgers’ response to Robert Saleh’s Jets firing – with QB delaying Pat McAfee appearance by 24 hours
Aaron Rodgers reportedly arrived at the Jets facility on Tuesday unaware that his former head coach Robert Saleh was no longer employed by the team.
Now the four-time NFL MVP’s response has been revealed, with Saleh being ousted after being one of the key cogs moving mountains to keep him happy.
Rodgers was ‘blindsided’ by news of Saleh’s firing and had no indication the move was coming, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
Jets owner Woody Johnson also made the move on his own, not contacting Rodgers before firing Saleh or telling him about the move before arriving at team headquarters.
Rodgers met with Johnson after hearing the news that Saleh was given the pink slip.
Rodgers reportedly showed up at the Jets facility on Tuesday without knowing Saleh had been fired
The sports world was shocked by Saleh’s firing on Tuesday five games into the Jets’ season, with Rodgers’ reaction to losing his head coach as valuable an opinion as the organization’s.
Rodgers was so shocked by the news that he postponed his weekly spot on the Pat McAfee show by a day, appearing on Wednesday instead of his signature Tuesday spot.
The Jets are 2-3 this season, with sky-high expectations and limited time with their 40-year-old quarterback.
Johnson apparently made the move with Rodgers in mind, despite not consulting with him about it.
Rodgers has stated on multiple occasions that he likes Saleh, with every power play getting his coach fired.
Saleh reportedly considered firing offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, the controversial former head coach of the Broncos, before being fired himself.
Johnson’s reason for firing Saleh, his first preseason firing in 25 years as owner, is to give his team the best chance to win this season.
Rodgers has stayed healthy this season, but his offense is largely responsible for the team’s woes in 2024.
After rupturing his Achilles tendon on four offensive occasions during his 2023 season, Rodgers remained in the headlines with his weekly appearances on McAfee’s show.
Rodgers’ appearances were considered controversial as he spoke about conspiracy theories surrounding the coronavirus vaccine and Travis Kelce ‘Mr. Pfizer.’