The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday due to the disappointing start to the season and apparent tensions between star quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the now-former side boss.

Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will serve as the team’s interim head coach, the Jets announced, while Saleh leaves Florham Park, New Jersey, with a 20-26 overall record in just over 3 1/4 seasons at the helm.

“This morning I informed Robert Saleh that he will no longer be Head Coach of the Jets,” team owner Woody Johnson said in a statement.

“This was not an easy decision, but we are not yet where we should be with our expectations. I think this is the best time for us to move in a different direction.”

The team entered this 2024 campaign with high expectations and Rodgers’ return to the fold after missing almost all of 2023 with a leg injury.

The Jets were eliminated in the season opener by the San Francisco 49ers before rebounding with wins over the woeful Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots.

But the past two weekends ended in frustrating losses, at home against the Denver Broncos and in London against the Minnesota Vikings.

In addition to the losses, there is also tension between Rogers and Saleh.

The Jets committed five false start penalties in the loss in Denver and Saleh said that could be related to the awkward cadence Rodgers uses when barking pre-snap signals.

And in the win over New England, Rodgers appeared to deflect an attempted hug from Saleh after a touchdown.

This is a development story. Check back later for updates.