Robert Saleh prepares for Titans debut against former team the Jets
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
New Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh leads his team against the New York Jets in Sunday's season opener. This marks Saleh's first game at the helm of the Titans following his tenure with the Jets, where he recorded a 20-36 record before his departure during the 2024 season. Saleh and several Titans players previously associated with the New York organization have characterized the matchup as a standard business task rather than a personal vendetta. The Tennessee roster features seven players who played under Saleh in New York, including defensive end Jermaine Johnson II, Solomon Thomas, and John Franklin-Myers. While some players view the reunion as a significant motivator, Saleh maintains his focus remains on securing a win for the opening week of the season. The Titans are aiming to move past four consecutive losing seasons under their new coaching staff.
- •Robert Saleh coaches his first game for the Tennessee Titans against his former team, the New York Jets.
- •Saleh recorded a 20-36 record as the Jets head coach between 2021 and 2024.
- •Tennessee added seven players to their roster who previously played for Saleh in New York.
- •Defensive end Jermaine Johnson II intends to target at least 10 sacks this season.
- •The Titans are looking to snap a streak of four consecutive losing seasons.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — New Titans coach Robert Saleh brushes off Jets firing ahead of Week 1 opener
"New Titans coach Robert Saleh insists he holds no grudge against the New York Jets for firing him from his first NFL head coaching gig and that he's only focused on opening the season with T ennessee against his old team Sunday. “Our desire to win Week 1, beat the Jets, is because it’s Week 1 and nothing more,” Saleh said. Forgive anyone who doesn't buy that it's just business in the NFL.
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