The New York Jets announced today (Wednesday, December 22) that head coach Robert Saleh tested positive for COVID-19.

The Jets released the statement below to their 1.2 million followers on Twitter this morning. Tight Ends Coach Ron Middleton will serve as head coach until Saleh is cleared to return.

The New York Jets will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium in Easter Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, December 26th.

GALLERY: New York Jets 2021 Season

• New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

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  MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: The New York Jets offensive line and the Miami Dolphins defensive line line up during a Jets field goal attempt in the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

• New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

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  MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: (L-R) Tevin Coleman #23, Braxton Berrios #10, Austin Walter #36 and the rest of the New York Jets special team huddle during warm-up before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

• New York Jets v Houston Texans

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  HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 28: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
• Philadelphia Eagles v New York Jets

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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 05: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches the ball for a touchdown during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 05, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

• New Orleans Saints v New York Jets

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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 12: Sheldon Rankins #98 of the New York Jets tackles Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints and forces a fumble in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Hill recovered the fumble. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

• New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

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  MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: (L-R) Tevin Coleman #23, Braxton Berrios #10, Austin Walter #36 and the rest of the New York Jets special team huddle during warm-up before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
• New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

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  MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: The New York Jets offensive line and the Miami Dolphins defensive line line up during a Jets field goal attempt in the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

• New York Jets v Miami Dolphins

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  MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 19: Ryan Griffin #86 of the New York Jets runs with the ball after the catch against Nik Needham #40 of the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

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