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Former Jets HC Robert Saleh returns to the NFL with a surprising team


Former Jets HC Robert Saleh returns to the NFL with a surprising team

The New York Jets shocked the NFL world after Week 5 when they fired Robert Saleh as the team's head coach. Saleh didn't have the entire season to see if the Jets would be competitive, and it was team owner Woody Johnson who decided to move on from the former head coach.

Read more: Robert Saleh issues statement after being fired by Jets in shocking fashion

Saleh responded to his firing by loudly calling out all the players and staff he worked with. Additional reports suggested he would be vacationing with his family and preparing for a defensive coordinator position in the next recruiting cycle.

Despite his desire to take some time off, Saleh seems ready to get back to work straight away. The former Jets head coach was spotted training with the Green Bay Packers.

Cameron Ezeir of WFRV Sports captured video showing Saleh running on the sidelines during the Packers' practice.

Although Saleh is coaching, that doesn't mean he was hired by Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. However, since the two have a long history together, it wouldn't be out of the question for LaFleur to bring Saleh on board in some sort of advisory role.

Former Jets HC Robert Saleh
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 15: New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. Former Jets HC Robert…


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LaFleur and Saleh are real-life best friends who have coaching experience together. Both worked as assistants at Central Michigan in 2004 and eventually worked with the Houston Texans in 2008.

LaFleur was hired by the Texans as an offensive assistant and worked with the team from 2008 to 2009. Saleh joined the Texans in 2005 as a defensive assistant and was promoted to linebackers coach during LaFleur's time with the team.

Even though he wasn't able to lead the Jets to a successful season during his time with the team, Saleh is still one of the best defensive players in the NFL. He would likely be hired by many teams in need of a defensive coordinator in 2025, but it looks like he's already gearing up for a job with the Packers.

Again, this is just speculation, but Saleh wouldn't be spending time with a team so close to his release if he didn't have some kind of job. It is not uncommon for former head coaches to join other teams in an advisory role.

For example, former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is now a coaching consultant for the Cleveland Browns.

LaFleur will be sure to update everyone when he speaks to the media about Saleh's performance at practice. Don't be shocked if he announces that the former Jets coach will join the team for the remainder of 2024.

For more information on the Packers, see Newsweek Sports.

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