Tight end Tyler Conklin said during a video call with reporters he thought the quarterback “probably took this harder than almost anybody” because it was clear that “it weighed heavy on him.”

Two years after helping the 49ers remain a postseason contender, Ryans was hired to replace Lovie Smith as the Texans’ head coach. Entering the season, many believed the Thursday Night Showdown could have significant playoff implications headlined by Aaron Rodgers and C.J. Stroud.

On Tuesday, Saleh was fired by the Jets after a 2-3 start to the 2024 NFL season. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was named New York’s interim head coach. Rodgers spoke on his usual weekly spot on the “Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday where he discussed the update for the first time.