The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh after three-plus seasons, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday morning.
Per reports, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will be the interim head coach for the Jets.
New York dropped to 2-3 this season with its 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in London. The Jets return to action on Monday against the AFC East rival Buffalo Bills (3-2) in East Rutherford, N.J.
The dismissal of Saleh marks the first time in owner Woody Johnson’s 25-year tenure that he has fired a coach during a season.
Despite having four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers at the helm, the Jets rank 27th in total offense (286.6 yards per game) and 25th in scoring (18.6).
Saleh, 45, compiled a 20-36 record with no playoff appearances in 56 games since taking over the Jets in 2021. New York last made the playoffs in the 2010 season, losing in the AFC Championship Game for the second straight year.
Saleh assumed the head coaching position of the Jets following four years as the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers (2017-20). He also had coaching stints in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars (linebackers, 2014-16), Seattle Seahawks (defensive quality control, 2011-13) and Houston Texans (various roles, 2005-10).