Zach Wilson and New York Jets seems to have avoided a pre-season nightmare.
Wilson is expected to be out for two to four weeks with bruising to his right knee and a meniscus tear in his right knee, according to a person with knowledge of the injury. The person told the AP news agency that the length of time Wilson was sidelined would be determined by a second opinion and an arthroscopy procedure to repair the meniscus.
It was initially feared that Wilson suffered a serious knee injury – and likely to come at the end of the season – during the second offensive series in New York’s 24-21 pre-season opening win at Philadelphia on Friday night.
Post-match examinations showed the ACL to be intact, and an MRI scan on Saturday morning revealed the exact nature of the injury. This person spoke to AP on condition of anonymity because the research team has not released details.
The New York Post first reported that Wilson was diagnosed with a bruised bone and torn meniscus that needed amputation and could not be completely repaired.
There’s a chance Wilson could be ready to play in the season opener against Baltimore on September 11. Otherwise, veterans Joe Flacco will most likely start in Wilson’s place against his old team.
After returning overtakes with 4:29 left in the first inning, Wilson was ejected from the pocket and moved to his right for 7 metres, but went down when he attempted Philadelphia’s pass. Nakobe Dean. He injured his knee while planting trees to cut on Philadelphia’s turf.
Wilson was frustrated for several minutes as doctors and coaches examined him. He tiptoed over to the curb and into the changing room.
“He’s in good spirits,” coach Robert Saleh said of Wilson after the game. “He’s fine, obviously a little frustrated, but he’s as good as he can be in this situation.”
And he probably feels a little better knowing that his season isn’t over before it even begins.
Wilson’s progress in his second NFL season is a major focus this year for the Jets, who put the former BYU star in last year’s No. Wilson had a sublime season that began with struggles and then a PCL sprained the back of his right knee, which left him sidelined for four games. But he’s back and solid for the long haul, not intercepting any of his last five games.
Wilson ended his rookie year with nine touchdown passes and 11 interceptions. The Jets added some play around their young midfield during the season – including a wide receiver Garrett Wilsontight ending CJ Uzomah and Tyler Conklinrun again Breece’s Hall – and he had a solid training camp this summer.
Report from the Associated Press.
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