It’s the Zach Wilson show.
Jets coach Robert Saleh told reporters that Wilson will be the Jets starting quarterback going forward with Aaron Rodgers out for the season a torn Achilles.
“I want to make it very clear, Zach’s our quarterback,” Saleh said. “We have a lot of faith in Zach. We’re rolling with Zach and excited for him.”
Saleh said the Jets will look into quarterbacks to add to the team, but not one who would challenge Wilson for the starting job.
“Under no circumstances is any of this a competition,” Saleh said. “This is Zach’s team and we’re rolling with Zach.”
Wilson had an uneven performance filling in for Rodgers after he went out four offensive plays into his Jets career.
The 24-year-old completed 14-of-21 passes with one touchdown and one interception in the 22-16 overtime win against the Bills, which was capped with a game-winning punt return by Xavier Gipson.
What’s next for Jets after Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending injury
The Jets got the news they were expecting but dreading.
An MRI exam confirmed quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a torn left Achilles tendon that will require season-ending surgery, a source confirmed.
Now, the Jets are back to where they were a year ago, with Zach Wilson back as the starting quarterback of the New York Jets.
Here’s what’s next for the star-crossed franchise.
Will Wilson get it done?
- Wilson is 8-14 as a starter and has thrown 16 touchdown passes along with 19 interceptions. Quite a few of those interceptions have helped to turn potential wins into losses, and many believed if Wilson had played to the level of an average NFL quarterback last season, the Jets would have made the playoffs.
Talent around him
Who else is out there?
- Former starters Carson Wentz, Matt Ryan and ex-Jet Joe Flacco are unsigned free agents. Journeyman Colt McCoy spent the preseason with the Cardinals and is available. GM Joe Douglas could look to make a trade.
Tim Boyle will be elevated from the practice squad to serve as Wilson’s backup.
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