Zach Wilson injury update Jets QB suffers non-contact knee injury but team optimistic he wont miss much time
The first quarter of the 2022 NFL
Jorge Polanco Jersey preseason was not particularly kind to the Jets. They exited the frame trailing the Eagles 14-0, but most importantly, they lost starting quarterback Zach Wilson to a non-contact knee injury.Wilson's injury occurred after he logged a 7-yard scramble. The second-year player was under immediate pre sure as he dropped back to pa s, but used his mobility to get outside the pocket.As he tried to juke Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean, he tumbled awkwardly to the ground. He was able to get up, but he walked with a noticeable limp after the play.Zach Wilson comes up limping after an awkward cut while scrambling. Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) The Jets pulled Wilson from the game and sent him to the locker room for evaluation. The team officially ruled him .
Kirby Puckett Jersey IYER: That Wilson wasn't ruled out immediately is a good sign for the Jets. So, too, is the fact that he was able to get to the locker room under his own power. Wilson was also spotted walking "gingerly" without a brace on his knee in the locker room after the game, per .Robert Saleh didn't provide much of an update on Wilson during his postgame news conference but said that the quarterback's ACL "." Saleh also announced that Wilson will have an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of the injury.Meanwhile, ESPN's Dianna Ru sini reports that the "early thought" is that Wilson may have suffered a PCL injury. That is the same injury that kept Wilson out for four games during his rookie season.While
Anibal Sanchez Jersey the Jets will wait for the MRI tomorrow to get more answers on Zach Wilsons knee situation, sources share the early thought is it could be a PCL injury. More definitive answers coming but theres hope among the team it could just be a few weeks of recovery. Dianna Ru sini (@diannaESPN) Connor Hughes of SNY also reported that the Jets believed that they had "avoided the worst-case scenario with Zach Wilsons knee."Sources: believe theyve avoided worst-case scenario with Zach Wilsons knee. Genuine belief its not season-ending. MRI to confirm their feelings. The hope is that they are looking at weeks, not year. That is feeling as l leaving Philly.Again: MRI final confirmation Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) Update: ESPN's Adam Schefter and The Athletic's Jeff Howe have both reported that Wilson suffered a bone bruise and meniscus tear. Schefter reported the Jets will have Wilson undergo arthroscopic surgery on the knee, which will result in a two-to-four-week recovery period.Jets QB Zach Wilson suffered a bone bruise last night, per source. The ligaments are in good shape. More tests incoming on a potential meniscus injury to determine a timeline. Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) Jets QB Zach Wilson has a bone bruise and a meniscus tear and is expected to mi s 2-4 weeks, as also reported. Wilson will undergo arthroscopic surgery to addre s
Max Kepler Jersey and correct the injury. Jets consider it fortunate news. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Before exiting the game, Wilson completed 3 of 5 pa ses for 23 yards and an interception. He racked up 7 rushing yards, all on the scramble that left him injured.Wilson was replaced by Mike White, who went 1-2 in three starts for the Jets last year when Wilson mi sed four games with a knee sprain. The other start went to Joe Flacco, who is also on New York's roster.MORE: Flacco and White would likely compete for the starting job if Wilson is forced to mi s time. Flacco is currently listed as Wilson's primary backup, which would seem to give him an early edge over White.Former CFL star Chris Streveler is also
Justin Morneau Jersey on the roster. He would be bumped up to third string if Wilson is out.RankPlayer1Zach Wilson2Joe Flacco3Mike White4Chris Streveler