Could still serve as backup Sunday The Jets aren't yet ruling Flacco out from returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list and being available in a backup capacity behind Zach Wilson for Sunday's game against the Texans... Impact Flacco was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday after he was identified as a close contact of fellow signal-caller Mike White, who tested positive for the virus. Because Flacco is unvaccinated, he's subject to automatic five-day quarantine, but he would be eligible to rejoin the Jets on Sunday if he continues to test negative and clears all COVID-19-related protocols. Even so, Flacco wouldn't have the benefit of any practice time beforehand, so the Jets seem more inclined to elevate Josh Johnson from the practice squad to serve as the No. 2 quarterback behind Wilson this weekend.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE