New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson limped off the field during the first quarter of Friday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field with a knee injury. Wilson returned to the locker room after being examined by the medical staff. He was injured when he was scrambled and appeared to make an awkward cut after turning up. Gregg Rosenthal @greggrosenthal Zach Wilson’s injury was non-contact. He was swinging a defender in a match. Speaking to reporters after the game, coach Robert Saleh said the Jets will know more after receiving the results of Wilson’s MRI on Saturday. He also said Wilson’s ACL is “supposed to be intact.” Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo To be clear on this, Mr https://t.co/5mZpsBWk6k Wilson is looking to bounce back from a disappointing rookie season after being selected No. 2 overall in the 2021 draft. The quarterback totaled 2,334 yards through the air with nine touchdown passes and four rushing scores, but consistency was an issue as he threw 11 interceptions. His 69.7 quarterback rating was the worst in the NFL among qualified quarterbacks, while his 28.2 QBR bested only fellow rookie Justin Fields. Injuries were also a concern. A sprained PCL suffered in a Week 7 loss to the New England Patriots cost him four games. Another injury that causes him to miss time could be even more damaging as the former BYU star tries to live up to his lofty expectations. Mike White came on in relief of Wilson on Friday and would be in the mix to fill in alongside Joe Flacco if Wilson isn’t ready to go in Week 1.
