Rodgers says allegations that he played a role in Saleh's firing as Jets coach are 'patently false'

Aaron Rodgers insisted he played no role in the firing of Robert Saleh as the New York Jets coach and called such allegations “patently false.”

The star quarterback made his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday, a day after Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Saleh after the team got off to a 2-3 start in the coach's fourth season.

There was speculation by some media and fans that Rodgers might have had a hand in influencing Johnson, who said during a conference call Tuesday the decision was "my decision and my decision alone.”

Johnson tabbed defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich as the Jets' interim head coach the rest of the season.