Aaron Rodgers on accusations he wanted Jets coach Robert Saleh fired: 'Patently false'

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday rebutted speculation that he played a role in the firing of head coach Robert Saleh.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday rebutted speculation that he played a role in the firing of head coach Robert Saleh.

“I resent any of those accusations, because they’re patently false,” Rodgers said on "The Pat McAfee Show" when he was asked whether had a part in Saleh’s dismissal.

“Yesterday was a day that reminds you of the simple fact that all of us who played know all too well — it's a tough business,” Rodgers said. “I love Coach Saleh. We have a very solid relationship. He was a big reason why I came to the Jets.”

In discussing Saleh, Rodgers spent most of his time saying he felt for Saleh’s family, adding that Saleh’s son Adam was his throwing partner during training camp.

“Anybody who is championing this decision, I would just appeal to the humanity of the decision,” Rodgers said, adding: “Not only is Robert a fantastic human being and damn good football coach, he’s also a family man.”

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