Photo by Izaac Crayton on Unsplash FootballJets New Hire Robert Saleh Becomes NFL’s 1st Muslim Head Coach by Inesh Chari January 18, 2021 The New York Jets made history by hiring Robert Saleh who became the first Muslim head coach in the NFL. He signed a 5 year contract as head coach for the Jets. Before being hired by the Jets, he was a defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. On January 14, 2020 the New York Jets hired him as head coach. We’ve reached an agreement in principle with Robert Saleh to become our head coach.📰 https://t.co/CiIczkN97j pic.twitter.com/NC3nW27uNa— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 15, 2021 Tweet from @nyjetsMuslim Community is Excited about Robert SalehThe Muslim community is celebrating this moment because it is a historic moment for all Muslims who love Football. Coach Saleh will inspire more Muslims to get a career in Football. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) spokesperson Ibrahim Hoover released a statement expressing his happiness by Coach Saleh making history.Ibrahim Hoover said “We welcome this development as another sign of the increasing inclusion and recognition of American Muslims in our diverse society”Saleh family can trace to their roots to Lebanon. The New York Jets made the NFL more inclusive for people of different faiths. Hiring Saleh to be their head coach making him the first Muslim to do so. Moments like this in sports happens once in a blue moon and seeing history be made is something special. Post Views: 45The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsInesh ChariLiving in Watchung, New Jersey and a senior at the University of Rhode Island majoring in Communication Studies.Latest posts by Inesh Chari (see all) Novak Djokovic Wins his 18th Grand Slam Title at Australian Open - February 22, 2021 Covid-19 Causes Issues at Australian Open - February 18, 2021 NFL Writer, Terez Paylor, Dies At 37 - February 11, 2021 Longtime baseball reporter Pedro Gomez has died at 58 - February 9, 2021 Related TopicsCoachFeatureFootballJetsmuslimNewYorkNFlnyjets Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Exclusive Interview: SNY Personality, Maria Marino, Shares Career Journey (VIDEO) by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on January 28, 2021 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020More in Football Jackie Daly chats with Sean Conley: Former NFL kicker and author of “The Point After”Welcome to the second installment in my Cozy Book Corner! If you missed the... Patrick Mahomes Welcomes First Child With Fiancee Brittany MatthewsPatrick Mahomes Love Life: Patrick Mahomes was drafted into the NFL in 2017 and... Who is The Greatest Athlete: Serena Williams or Tom Brady?Is Serena Williams or Tom Brady The Best Athlete?: There is a debate about... NFL Writer, Terez Paylor, Dies At 37Terez Paylor, an NFL writer for Yahoo Sports, passed away suddenly on Tuesday at... You Know I’m Right, Episode 71: Sports Broadcaster Lance Medow (Audio/Video) LeBron Aligned with Pepsi and is Leaving Coca-Cola For Pepsi