The decision to fire New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh five games into the 2024 season was made "solely" by team owner Woody Johnson, according to Dianna Russini, Zack Rosenblatt and Mark Puleo of The Athletic.
"According to a source the owner did not consult other members of the Jets' front office, including GM Joe Douglas," Russini, Rosenblatt and Puleo wrote.
The Athletic reporters added: "According to a team source, Johnson felt the Jets have a roster that's ready to compete now and felt compelled to make a move now before it was too late.