Zach Wilson QB MIA (12) Sun 11/14/21 11:54 AM
Zach Wilson
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Wilson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
As was expected after head coach Robert Saleh said earlier in the week that Mike White would pick up a third consecutive start at quarterback, Wilson will remain out while he continues to work his way back from a PCL sprain of his right knee. The No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft took a major step forward this week, practicing on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full activity Friday. If Wilson can get in at least one or two full practices next week, he should be on track to suit up in the Jets' Nov. 21 game against the Dolphins, but whether he starts or serves as a backup in that contest will likely hinge on how White performs against the Bills.
Zach Wilson QB MIA (12) Fri 11/12/21 3:43 PM
Zach Wilson
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Wilson (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bills despite logging a full practice Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Jets have little reason to rush Wilson's return, especially with Mike White avoiding the injury report altogether after hurting his forearm in last Thursday's loss to the Colts. White has outplayed Wilson this season, and the Jets have a pair of capable of veterans in Joe Flacco and Josh Johnson at the quarterback position, so Wilson will almost certainly be made inactive Sunday. Wilson should be healthy enough to retake the starting job in Week 11 against Miami, though White could hold onto it a while longer if he continues to impress.
Zach Wilson QB MIA (12) Thu 11/11/21 6:07 PM
Zach Wilson
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Wilson (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
According to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Wilson didn't take part in quarterback drills during the open portion of Thursday's practice like he did Wednesday, but whatever he did behind the scenes was enough for him to garner a "limited" tag for the second straight day. Though Wilson is expected to practice throughout the week, head coach Robert Saleh suggested the rookie won't be active even as an emergency backup Sunday against the Bills, as the Jets aren't eager to make him available until he's 100 percent recovered from the PCL sprain he suffered Week 7. Given the Jets' investment in the No. 2 overall pick, Wilson should start again at some point this season, though Saleh hinted Wednesday that Mike White -- who will pick up his third straight start this weekend -- could get a longer leash atop the depth chart with a strong showing against Buffalo's top-ranked pass defense, per Connor Hughes of The Athletic.
Zach Wilson QB MIA (12) Wed 11/10/21 12:10 PM
Zach Wilson
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Wilson (knee) practiced Wednesday in a limited capacity, but Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that Mike White will start at quarterback Sunday against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft, is clearly viewed as the team's long-term answer behind center, but the Jets plan to take a cautious approach with ushering him back into the lineup while he contends with a sprained PCL in his right knee. Though Wilson will practice this week, the Jets aren't expected to keep him active this weekend, as Saleh noted that Joe Flacco will back up White. Cimini notes that White's solid play since stepping in as the team's interim starter Week 8 gives Saleh the luxury of taking a conservative approach with Wilson for the time being.
Zach Wilson QB MIA (12) Mon 11/8/21 3:41 PM
Zach Wilson
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Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Wilson (knee) likely will resume practicing this week, but he cautioned the rookie signal-caller won't be rushed back into action, suggesting Wilson is unlikely to play Sunday against the Bills, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
More specifically, Saleh said it would be "irresponsible" to push Wilson to play just over two weeks removed from suffering a PCL sprain of his right knee, an injury that requires around four weeks to make a full recovery. Though Saleh said he's hopeful Wilson is able to advance to full participation in practice at some point this week, the 22-year-old presumably will need an additional slate of practices next week before he's considered 100 percent. With that in mind, Mike White appears in line to receive his third straight start this weekend against Buffalo, provided he's able to quickly move past a more minor forearm injury of his own. On a more positive note for Wilson, Saleh dispelled any notion of a quarterback controversy, telling Rich Cimini of ESPN.com that the No. 2 overall pick will "for sure" start when "fully healthy."
Zach Wilson QB MIA (12) Fri 11/5/21 2:25 PM
Zach Wilson
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Wilson (knee) is expected to resume practicing this week, Al Iannazzone of Newsday Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Jets avoided placing Wilson on IR in hopes that he would resume practicing after a two-week absence, and it appears that will be the case. With fellow quarterback Mike White (forearm) -- who impressed in Wilson's absence before getting hurt himself -- also expected to practice before the Jets' Week 10 matchup with the Bills, coach Robert Saleh will have to figure out how to divvy up first-team reps between the two recovering quarterbacks.
Zach Wilson QB MIA (12) Mon 11/1/21 3:40 PM
Zach Wilson
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Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed Monday that the Jets aren't considering placing Wilson (knee) on injured reserve because the quarterback is expected to ready to resume practicing at some point ahead of Week 10, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson will miss his second straight game Thursday against the Colts while he continues to recover from the PCL sprain of his right knee suffered Oct. 24, and he may face an uphill battle to gain clearance for a Week 10 matchup with the Bills on Nov. 14. That being said, because the Jets believe Wilson will be able to practice less than three weeks after suffering the injury, the team is resisting putting him on IR. In the meantime, the Jets once again will turn to Mike White to direct their offense Thursday after he orchestrated a 34-31 upset win over the Bengals in his first NFL start over the weekend. Saleh wasn't willing to firmly commit to White retaining the job once Wilson is healthy again, even after White dazzled with 37 completions on 45 attempts for 405 yards, three touchdowns and a pair of tipped interceptions in the victory. How White performs against the Colts in addition to Wilson's progress in his recovery from the knee injury likely will dictate which of the two starts for the Jets in Week 10 and beyond.
Zach Wilson QB MIA (12) Sat 10/30/21 2:07 PM
Zach Wilson
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Wilson (knee) will not be placed on injured reserve and could even have a chance at playing Week 10 against the Bills, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is a somewhat surprising development considering Wilson was expected to miss at minimum 2-to-4 weeks after injuring his knee, putting him on the early side of that timeline if Saturday's news is accurate. The acquisition of Joe Flacco complicates things somewhat given the Jets seemingly have no reason to rush back the coveted 2021 No. 2 overall pick with the established veteran at the helm. That being said, a lost season such as this one could be a perfect situation for Wilson to get reps and gain valuable experience so long as he's healthy. The rookie is not expected to play Week 9 against the Colts and likely will be considered a longshot to face the division-rival Bills in Week 10.
Zach Wilson QB MIA (12) Mon 10/25/21 6:33 PM
Zach Wilson
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With Wilson slated to miss 2-to-4 weeks with a PCL injury, per coach Robert Saleh, the Jets have made a trade to acquire Joe Flacco from the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
With the Jets 1-5, there's little incentive for the team to rush the No. 2 overall pick in the draft back to action. By acquiring an experienced signal-caller in Flacco, the Jets can proceed deliberately with Wilson. Though it's still possible that the rookie could be back as soon as Week 10 against the Bills, that's a best-case scenario, and if there's any doubt about the soundness of Wilson's knee at that time, expect the Jets to err on the side of caution.
Zach Wilson QB MIA (12) Mon 10/25/21 10:09 AM
Zach Wilson
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Wilson (knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained PCL and is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Jets have yet to officially confirm the severity of Wilson's injury, but it appears that the rookie signal-caller is set to miss at least two games due to a right knee injury suffered during Sunday's loss to the Patriots. That would make Nov. 14 against the Bills the earliest possible date for Wilson to retake the field, though Week 11 against the Dolphins or Week 12 versus the Texans could be more realistic targets. In the meantime, Mike White will be in line to hold down the fort under center.