INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 04: Robert Saleh the head coach of the New York Jets against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 04, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jets' Saleh tests positive for COVID-19

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New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Wednesday, according to SNY's Ralph Vacchiano.

Tight ends coach Ron Middleton will assume coaching duties for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars if Saleh can't clear protocols.

Saleh joins the Jets' growing list of members in COVID-19 protocols.

Fifteen Jets out due to COVID-19:

HC Robert Saleh
CB Michael Carter
WR Elijah Moore
G Vera-Tucker
DL Foley Fatukasi
DE J.Franklin-Myers
ST Justin Hardee
LB H.Nasirildeen
S S.Neasman
WR Jeff Smith
LB Blake Cashman
LB Noah Dawkins
CB Lamar Jackson
DL Tanzel Smart
WR Vyncint Smith
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 22, 2021

Saleh is in the midst of his first season as New York's head coach. His club is 3-11 while ranking 27th in scoring offense and last in points allowed.

The matchup between the 3-11 Jets and 2-12 Jaguars will have implications on the 2022 NFL Draft order.