The New York Jets obtained some excellent news Tuesday that gives a bit extra readability on their quarterback scenario following Zach Wilson's harm.
Wilson underwent profitable arthroscopic surgical procedure to restore the torn meniscus in his proper knee and has an "exterior shot" of enjoying in Week 1, NFL Community's Ian Rapoport reported.
As well as, there have been no surprises in surgical procedure, so the preliminary return timetable of 2-4 weeks will stay in place, Rapoport added. The bone bruise would require Wilson, who went down within the first quarter of final week's preseason opener, to relaxation and keep off his ft. The Jets will not play Wilson till he is 100%, ESPN's Rich Cimini reported.
With Wilson's return unlikely to sideline him for a big time within the common season, the Jets are anticipated to roll with backup Joe Flacco because the starter within the interim and will not usher in an out of doors possibility, such because the 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo, Rapoport also reported.
Flacco did not play within the Jets' preseason opener in opposition to the Eagles final week. Nevertheless, the veteran quarterback has reportedly performed nicely in coaching camp even earlier than Wilson went down.
If Wilson cannot go in Week 1, Flacco will begin in opposition to his former crew: the Baltimore Ravens. The Jets face the Browns, Bengals and Steelers within the three weeks following Week 1, doubtlessly pitting Flacco in opposition to his former division rivals.
Flacco appeared in two video games with the Jets final season, finishing 27-of-42 passes for 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. The Jets are 0-5 within the 5 video games Flacco's began for them over the previous two seasons.
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Sitting behind Flacco on New York's QB depth chart are Mike White and Chris Streveler.
The Jets additionally positioned offensive deal with Mekhi Becton on injured reserve on Tuesday, prematurely ending his third season following a knee harm he suffered in observe.
