The Jets will start their summer break a week earlier than expected. The team decided not to hold mandatory minicamp next week, head coach Robert Saleh confirmed Wednesday and reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The #Jets have decided not to hold mandatory minicamp next week, source said, thanks in part to coming to training camp a week early due to the Hall of Fame game. Pleased with the work this spring, coach Robert Saleh sets them free a bit early.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 6, 2023
Robert Saleh said the #Jets won't be holding mandatory minicamp next week because the HOF game makes training camp start earlier. Wants to give guys an extra week off.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) June 6, 2023
Part of the reason for the early break is the Jets will be reporting for training camp earlier than other teams since they are playing in the Hall of Fame Game on August 3. Saleh wants to give his players extra time off and they will not be required to be at team facilities next week, which was when the minicamp was supposed to take place.
Saleh also said he is happy with the work the team has put in this spring.
The Jets will wrap up OTAs this week and then be off until training camp. Per the CBA, teams can report to training camp 15 days before their first preseason game. For the Jets, that would be July 19.