New York Jets fans were stunned when the team announced the unceremonious mid-season firing of head coach Robert Saleh, but the Council on American-Islamic Relations is adding fuel to the dumpster fire.
The 45-year-old was fired on Tuesday after the team's slow start to the season, going just 2-3, and perceived animosity between him and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
“We encourage the Jets to thoroughly explain their reported unusually hostile treatment of Coach Saleh.”
CAIR raided the report claim The team's owner had security physically remove Saleh from the building, a decision that was seen as disrespectful and insulting. He also addressed speculation that Saleh had angered the owner by flying the Lebanese flag at matches amid the war between Israel and Lebanese terrorists.
“We commend Coach Robert Saleh for making history as the first American Muslim head coach in NFL history,” the article reads. statement From CAIR.
“While no one should jump to conclusions as to why the Jets fired coach Saleh, reports that Jets security guards physically escorted Saleh from the building raise the possibility of a motive for such unusual hostility. – especially considering Saleh was wearing a Lebanese flag pin during the game – the game took place just days ago and owner Woody Johnson is a former Trump administration official. , has been accused of making racist remarks.”
“We encourage the Jets to thoroughly explain their reported unusually hostile treatment of Coach Saleh,” the statement concluded.
In 2020, Mr. Johnson accepted the appointment of ambassador to the Trump administration. accused Racist comments about black players and inappropriate comments about women. he denied the accusations.
The Jets will play the Buffalo Bills in a Monday Night Football game at home in Rutherford, New Jersey.
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