The Jets have decided to keep coaches Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas for the upcoming 2024 season, but they have made changes to their sports performance and sports science staff. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Brad DeWeese, the director of high performance, is no longer with the organization. Additionally, assistant director of high performance Robert Sausaman and director of sports science Matt Sams have also left the team after joining when Saleh became the coach in 2021.
Despite these departures, the team’s website now lists Alexander Carnall as the sports science coordinator. However, there have been no new additions on the performance side of things. Cimini reports that the departures were not based on performance issues, but Douglas did acknowledge that the team has experienced a high number of injuries along the offensive line in the past two seasons.
To address this issue, the team has added older tackles Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses in an effort to improve the line’s performance. Keeping these players healthy will be crucial for a successful 2024 season. Overall, the Jets are making changes to their sports performance and sports science staff in hopes of minimizing injuries and improving player performance. While some key personnel have left the organization, they are working hard to ensure that they have the support they need for a successful season ahead.