FLORHAM PARK, NJ – The New York Jets, which ended one of the worst seasons in the franchise’s history, has reached an agreement in principle with Robert Saleh to make him the new franchise coach, the club announced.
His 41-year-old, who worked until last season as a defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, practically met with the Jets last Friday and quickly established himself as the top contender. He flew to New Jersey on Tuesday for a second interview.
Saleh¡, who received interview requests from six of the seven teams left without a coach at the end of the 2020 regular season, replaces Adam Gase, who finished 9-23 and was fired immediately after the end. of the regular season.