Gase fired as Jets coach after two losing seasons
— The New York Jets have fired coach Adam Gase, ending a frustrating and disappointing tenure after just two loss-filled seasons.
Hired by the Jets in January 2019, Gase went 9-23 with New York, including an 0-13 start that was the worst in franchise history — overshadowing even the 1996 squad that went 0-8 on the way to a 1-15 finish, and is generally recognized as the team’s worst.
The move was announced by the team a few hours after New York lost 28-14 at New England on Sunday to end the season 2-14 — the second-worst record in franchise history.
“While my sincere intentions are to have stability in our organization — especially in our leadership positions — it is clear the best decision for the Jets is to move in a different direction,” Jets chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson said in a statement issued by the team.
Gase is 32-49 overall in his career, including 0-1 in the playoffs with Miami. His .281 winning percentage with New York is second worst in team history — with only Rich Kotite (.125, 4-28) lower — among coaches who were with the team for more than one season.
Injury news
■ Buccaneers: Wide receiver Mike Evans was carted to the locker room with a left knee injury late in the first quarter and did not return.
■ Jets: Wide receiver Denzel Mims was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter at New England and didn’t return. Left tackle Mekhi Becton limped off the field with an ankle early in the third quarter. Receiver Jeff
Smith left with a shoulder injury and fellow receiver Jamison Crowder left in the fourth quarter after a collision.
■ Patriots: Safety Adrian Phillips left in the first quarter with a hip injury and didn’t return. Wide receiver Damiere Byrd was helped off the field in the third quarter with a head injury. Left tackle Justin Herron left with an ankle injury.
■ Lions: Offensive linemen Halapoulivaati Vaitai and Jonah Jackson left with concussions.
■ Cowboys: Receiver Noah Brown was ruled out at halftime with a back injury.
■ Falcons: Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (groin) left in the first half and did not return.
■ Seahawks: Defensive tackle Jarran Reed left in the third quarter because of an abdominal injury.
■ 49ers: Defensive end Dion Jordan (knee) left early in the second half.
■ Broncos: Receiver Tim Patrick left with a foot injury, right guard Graham Glasgow (shoulder) and left guard Dalton Risner (ankle) went out before halftime.
■ Titans: Guard Roger Saffold (ankle) was knocked out in the third quarter.
■ Jaguars: Left tackle Cam Robinson (wrist) and cornerback Greg Martin (hamstring) left the game.
■ Seahawks: Defensive tackle Jarran Reed left in the third quarter with an abdominal injury.
■ 49ers: Defensive end Dion Jordan injured a knee early in the second half and didn’t return.
■ Chargers: Running back Austin Ekeler left after a helmet-to-helmet hit. Right guard Trai Turner left earlier in the half with a chest injury and safety Alohi Gilman in the fourth quarter with a possible concussion.