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Aaron Rodgers Wasn't Consulted on Robert Saleh's Firing, Says Jets' Woody Johnson

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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson maintained he made the final call on firing head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday.

The team confirmed Saleh's exit, with Johnson saying in a statement it "was not an easy decision" but a necessary one amid a 2-3 start to the 2024 NFL season:

In a subsequent media call, Johnson said he chatted with star quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Monday night. The topic of Saleh's job status didn't come up in the conversation.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.