Jets owner Woody Johnson has confirmed to The Post that both general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh will be retained for the 2024 season. Johnson expressed his decision to maintain continuity in leadership, citing positive developments in team culture and defensive improvements. He acknowledged that the offense needs additional pieces.

The Jets had high expectations for the 2023 season after acquiring quarterback Aaron Rodgers in April. However, their hopes were dashed when Rodgers suffered a torn left Achilles tendon just four plays into the season opener against the Bills. The team struggled without Rodgers, utilizing Zach Wilson and Tim Boyle as replacements, and Trevor Siemian started in the latest game.

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With Rodgers set to return in 2024, Johnson believes it would be challenging to hire a new coach and GM to work with the 40-year old quarterback, emphasizing the importance of continuity. Johnson expressed the need for a strong quarterback and highlighted the impact it has on the entire team, making everyone’s job easier.

The Jets currently stand at 5-9 and will miss the playoffs for the 13th consecutive season, holding the longest playoff drought in North American sports. Saleh, with a record of 16-32 in three seasons, has struggled to generate offensive production despite building a formidable defense. Douglas, who took over as GM in June 2019, has a 25-55 record under his watch. While he has added talent to the roster, there have been challenges in building the offensive line, and the selection of Zach Wilson as the No. 2 overall pick in 2021 has faced criticism.

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Despite the team’s challenges, Johnson remains optimistic about the impact of Aaron Rodgers on the team. Rodgers, though ruled out for the rest of the season, has demonstrated remarkable skills, and Johnson anticipates significant contributions once he returns to regular practice and perfects his timing with receivers.