New York Jets coach Robert Saleh has confirmed that quarterback Aaron Rodgers is looking to play again this season following his Achilles injury. This comes after the 40-year-old player spent just three and a half months on the sideline.

“Aaron wants to play; let’s not confuse that one,” Saleh confirmed to reporters. “That’s why he’s been working so hard to get back. His willingness to play, even if he’s not 100%, is at the forefront of his mind. He wants to go, but … until he’s actually cleared, I’m not going to talk about it with anybody.”

With the veteran quarterback’s 21-day practice window coming to a close on Wednesday, the Jets must act fast if they hope to activate him in time to play the remainder of the season. The Jets are next set to face the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Still, with the Jets out of contention for a playoff berth this season, they will need to think carefully about whether it’s a wise decision to reactivate Rodgers and risk reaggravating his injury, particularly given the severity of his Achilles setback.

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The New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that he does not believe that Aaron Rodgers will retire as a result of his recently picked-up Achilles injury. The oldest player in the NFL at 39 years old, Rodgers’ injury has resurrected talks of his retirement and the longevity of his professional career.

“I’d be shocked if this is the way he’s going to go out,” Saleh stated on Wednesday. Although he has not yet discussed Rodgers’ future with the player, he did reveal that the quarterback is “working through a whole lot of headspace things that he needs to deal with, and that will be the last thing I talk to him about.”

Rodgers is yet to schedule surgery for his injured Achilles tendon, with Saleh explaining that the quarterback is currently undergoing consultations in an effort to determine the best way forward for him.

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New York Jets coach Robert Saleh has backtracked on his previous claim three weeks ago that Zach Wilson would be the Jets’ starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. When questioned about his lineup for the game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Saleh remained noncommital, refusing that confirm that Wilson would be his quarterback of choice for the game.

The second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, this marks the first occasion on which Wilson’s status as the Jets’ first-choice quarterback has come into question.

“We’re keeping everything on the table over the next couple of days,” Saleh stated in response to the press’s questioning. Upon being pressed for an answer about Wilson’s inclusion in the squad, Saleh replied, “Not right now, not until I’m done evaluating everything.”

Wilson is 5-2 as a starter this season, however, his first-choice status has come into question after he performed poorly in two of the last three games. In the Jets’ two recent losses to the New England Patriots, Wilson managed to complete just nine of his 22 passes from a career-low 77 yards.

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The New York Jets’ search for Adam Gase’s successor ended on Thursday.

The organization announced that they have an “agreement in principle” with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to be their new head coach.

Saleh had his second interview with the Jets’ brass earlier this week during which he managed to convince the organization that he’s the right man for the job. The team went on and made him an offer on Thursday night, and the two sides reportedly agreed to a five-year deal.

Saleh already started assembling his coaching staff and has the 49ers’ passing-game coordinator Mike LaFleur as his top pick for an offensive coordinator. LeFleur is the brother of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.

Robert Saleh has been a candidate for head coaching vacancies in the league for some time now, thanks to the great job he did with the 49ers’ defense. He was among the favorites to take over Cleveland Browns last year and had interviews with six teams this year.

However, working in a big market and the possibility of turning around the dysfunctional franchise was appealing to Saleh more than other situations. He now gets a chance to build a team to his liking and get more power in a decision-making process than he would probably have with other teams.

On the Jets’ side, getting Saleh was a no-brainer. He is regarded as an energetic coach who has a great relationship with players, holds people accountable, and appreciates hard work. Following a disastrous two years under Adam Gase, the organization believed this is what they need to stop being a laughingstock of the league.

Saleh started his career in NFL with the Houston Texans, holding several positions on the coaching staff between 2005 and 2010. He then worked as a defensive quality control coach with the Seattle Seahawks and linebacker coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars before taking over as San Francisco’s DC in 2017.

Under Saleh, the 49ers’ defense emerged as one of the best units in football. This included being ranked second in total defense in 2019, the team’s best effort since 1997.

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New York Jets coach Robert Saleh has confirmed that quarterback Aaron Rodgers is looking to play again this season following his Achilles injury. This comes after the 40-year-old player spent just three and a half months on the sideline.

“Aaron wants to play; let’s not confuse that one,” Saleh confirmed to reporters. “That’s why he’s been working so hard to get back. His willingness to play, even if he’s not 100%, is at the forefront of his mind. He wants to go, but … until he’s actually cleared, I’m not going to talk about it with anybody.”

With the veteran quarterback’s 21-day practice window coming to a close on Wednesday, the Jets must act fast if they hope to activate him in time to play the remainder of the season. The Jets are next set to face the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Still, with the Jets out of contention for a playoff berth this season, they will need to think carefully about whether it’s a wise decision to reactivate Rodgers and risk reaggravating his injury, particularly given the severity of his Achilles setback.

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The New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that he does not believe that Aaron Rodgers will retire as a result of his recently picked-up Achilles injury. The oldest player in the NFL at 39 years old, Rodgers’ injury has resurrected talks of his retirement and the longevity of his professional career.

“I’d be shocked if this is the way he’s going to go out,” Saleh stated on Wednesday. Although he has not yet discussed Rodgers’ future with the player, he did reveal that the quarterback is “working through a whole lot of headspace things that he needs to deal with, and that will be the last thing I talk to him about.”

Rodgers is yet to schedule surgery for his injured Achilles tendon, with Saleh explaining that the quarterback is currently undergoing consultations in an effort to determine the best way forward for him.

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New York Jets coach Robert Saleh has backtracked on his previous claim three weeks ago that Zach Wilson would be the Jets’ starting quarterback for the remainder of the season. When questioned about his lineup for the game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Saleh remained noncommital, refusing that confirm that Wilson would be his quarterback of choice for the game.

The second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, this marks the first occasion on which Wilson’s status as the Jets’ first-choice quarterback has come into question.

“We’re keeping everything on the table over the next couple of days,” Saleh stated in response to the press’s questioning. Upon being pressed for an answer about Wilson’s inclusion in the squad, Saleh replied, “Not right now, not until I’m done evaluating everything.”

Wilson is 5-2 as a starter this season, however, his first-choice status has come into question after he performed poorly in two of the last three games. In the Jets’ two recent losses to the New England Patriots, Wilson managed to complete just nine of his 22 passes from a career-low 77 yards.

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The New York Jets’ search for Adam Gase’s successor ended on Thursday.

The organization announced that they have an “agreement in principle” with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to be their new head coach.

Saleh had his second interview with the Jets’ brass earlier this week during which he managed to convince the organization that he’s the right man for the job. The team went on and made him an offer on Thursday night, and the two sides reportedly agreed to a five-year deal.

Saleh already started assembling his coaching staff and has the 49ers’ passing-game coordinator Mike LaFleur as his top pick for an offensive coordinator. LeFleur is the brother of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.

Robert Saleh has been a candidate for head coaching vacancies in the league for some time now, thanks to the great job he did with the 49ers’ defense. He was among the favorites to take over Cleveland Browns last year and had interviews with six teams this year.

However, working in a big market and the possibility of turning around the dysfunctional franchise was appealing to Saleh more than other situations. He now gets a chance to build a team to his liking and get more power in a decision-making process than he would probably have with other teams.

On the Jets’ side, getting Saleh was a no-brainer. He is regarded as an energetic coach who has a great relationship with players, holds people accountable, and appreciates hard work. Following a disastrous two years under Adam Gase, the organization believed this is what they need to stop being a laughingstock of the league.

Saleh started his career in NFL with the Houston Texans, holding several positions on the coaching staff between 2005 and 2010. He then worked as a defensive quality control coach with the Seattle Seahawks and linebacker coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars before taking over as San Francisco’s DC in 2017.

Under Saleh, the 49ers’ defense emerged as one of the best units in football. This included being ranked second in total defense in 2019, the team’s best effort since 1997.

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