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Nathaniel Hackett Removed as Jets Play-Caller After Saleh Exit; Todd Downing Promoted

After the firing of head coach Robert Saleh earlier this week, New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich made the first major change in his newfound position.

Per Brian Costello of the New York Post, Ulbrich announced on Thursday that offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett has been stripped of his play-calling duties, and passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Todd Downing will assume that role during games going forward.

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

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