Aaron Rodgers says he's not going to waste his time addressing the "ridiculous" narratives surrounding Robert Saleh's firing ... insisting he had nothing to do with the New York Jets giving his now-former coach the boot -- and that's all he's gonna say about it.
The four-time MVP joined "The Pat McAfee Show" minutes ago to discuss Saleh's recent unemployment ... and he had nothing but praise for the guy -- even claiming he was a big reason why he joined the Jets prior to the 2023-24 season.
Rodgers said they had a solid relationship for several years .