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Focus on Saleh, Ulbrich to adjust, fix Jets' brutal D woes

Robert Saleh came to New York with a reputation as a defensive guru who would establish a dominant presence on that side of the football while a rookie quarterback develops on a yo...

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive for Week 10 Wilson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact As was expected after head coach Robert Saleh said earlier in the week that Mike White would pick up a third consecutive start at quarterback, Wilson will remain out while he continues to work his way back from a PCL sprain of his right knee. The No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft took a major step forward this week, practicing on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday before upgrading to full activity Friday. If Wilson can get in at least one or two full practices next week, he should be on track to suit up in the Jets' Nov. 21 game against the Dolphins, but whether he starts or serves as a backup in that contest will likely hinge on how White performs against the Bills.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Packers blank Seahawks, retake 1st place in NFC

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are back on top of the NFC

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets' suddenly porous defense aims to tighten up in a hurry

The New York Jets’ defense has been allowing opponents to run through, around and past it the last few games

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful despite full practice Wilson (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bills despite logging a full practice Friday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Jets have little reason to rush Wilson's return, especially with Mike White avoiding the injury report altogether after hurting his forearm in last Thursday's loss to the Colts. White has outplayed Wilson this season, and the Jets have a pair of capable of veterans in Joe Flacco and Josh Johnson at the quarterback position, so Wilson will almost certainly be made inactive Sunday. Wilson should be healthy enough to retake the starting job in Week 11 against Miami, though White could hold onto it a while longer if he continues to impress.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White shines in Jets QB spotlight as Wilson heals, supports

Mike White isn’t sure when this wild ride will end

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains limited in practice Wilson (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact According to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Wilson didn't take part in quarterback drills during the open portion of Thursday's practice like he did Wednesday, but whatever he did behind the scenes was enough for him to garner a "limited" tag for the second straight day. Though Wilson is expected to practice throughout the week, head coach Robert Saleh suggested the rookie won't be active even as an emergency backup Sunday against the Bills, as the Jets aren't eager to make him available until he's 100 percent recovered from the PCL sprain he suffered Week 7. Given the Jets' investment in the No. 2 overall pick, Wilson should start again at some point this season, though Saleh hinted Wednesday that Mike White -- who will pick up his third straight start this weekend -- could get a longer leash atop the depth chart with a strong showing against Buffalo's top-ranked pass defense, per Connor Hughes of The Athletic.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start this week Wilson (knee) practiced Wednesday in a limited capacity, but Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that Mike White will start at quarterback Sunday against the Bills, Rich Cimini of ES...

Impact Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft, is clearly viewed as the team's long-term answer behind center, but the Jets plan to take a cautious approach with ushering him back into the lineup while he contends with a sprained PCL in his right knee. Though Wilson will practice this week, the Jets aren't expected to keep him active this weekend, as Saleh noted that Joe Flacco will back up White. Cimini notes that White's solid play since stepping in as the team's interim starter Week 8 gives Saleh the luxury of taking a conservative approach with Wilson for the time being.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson to return to practice, Jets starting quarterback TBD

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is expected to return to practice this week and could start again as soon as Sunday against Buffalo

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appears unlikely to play Week 10 Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Wilson (knee) will likely resume practicing this week, but he cautioned the rookie signal-caller won't be rushed back into action, suggesting Wils...

Impact More specifically, Saleh said it would be "irresponsible" to push Wilson to play just over two weeks removed from suffering a PCL sprain of his right knee, an injury that requires around four weeks to make a full recovery. Though Saleh said he's hopeful Wilson is able to advance to full participation in practice at some point this week, the 22-year-old will presumably need an additional slate of practices next week before he's considered 100 percent. With that in mind, Mike White appears in line to receive his third straight start this weekend against Buffalo, provided he's able to quickly move past a more minor forearm injury of his own. On a more positive note for Wilson, Saleh dispelled any notion of quarterback controversy, telling Rich Cimini of ESPN.com that the No. 2 overall pick will "for sure" start when "fully healthy."

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should practice this week Wilson (knee) is expected to resume practicing this week, Al Iannazzone of Newsday Sports reports.

Impact The Jets avoided placing Wilson on IR in hopes that he would resume practicing after a two-week absence, and it appears that will be the case. With fellow quarterback Mike White (forearm) -- who impressed in Wilson's absence before getting hurt himself -- also expected to practice before the Jets' Week 10 matchup with the Bills, coach Robert Saleh will have to figure out how to divvy up first-team reps between the two recovering quarterbacks.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mike White gives New York Jets fans something to believe in

Mike White gave Jets fans reason to celebrate with his first NFL start. Can he keep it going? Martin Rogers has the story.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Baker Mayfield, Patrick Mahomes and three other NFL stars under duress for Week 9

A trio of star quarterbacks – among others – can't afford to stumble in Week 9, Chris Broussard says.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Should practice Week 10 Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed Monday that the Jets aren't considering placing Wilson (knee) on injured reserve because the quarterback is expected to ready to resume practicing...

Impact Wilson will miss his second straight game Thursday against the Colts while he continues to recover from the PCL sprain of his right knee suffered Oct. 24, and he may face an uphill battle to gain clearance for a Week 10 matchup with the Bills on Nov. 14. That being said, because the Jets believe Wilson will be able to practice less than three weeks after suffering the injury, the team is resisting putting him on IR. In the meantime, the Jets once again will turn to Mike White to direct their offense Thursday after he orchestrated a 34-31 upset win over the Bengals in his first NFL start over the weekend. Saleh wasn't willing to firmly commit to White retaining the job once Wilson is healthy again, even after White dazzled with 37 completions on 45 attempts for 405 yards, three touchdowns and a pair of tipped interceptions in the victory. How White performs against the Colts in addition to Wilson's progress in his recovery from the knee injury likely will dictate which of the two starts for the Jets in Week 10 and beyond.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Possibly available for Week 10 Wilson (knee) will not be placed on injured reserve and could even have a chance at playing Week 10 against the Bills, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is a somewhat surprising development considering Wilson was expected to miss at minimum 2-to-4 weeks after injuring his knee, putting him on the early side of that timeline if Saturday's news is accurate. The acquisition of Joe Flacco complicates things somewhat given the Jets seemingly have no reason to rush back the coveted 2021 No. 2 overall pick with the established veteran at the helm. That being said, a lost season such as this one could be a perfect situation for Wilson to get reps and gain valuable experience so long as he's healthy. The rookie is not expected to play Week 9 against the Colts and likely will be considered a longshot to face the division-rival Bills in Week 10.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flacco sees himself playing again in return to Jets

Joe Flacco is back with the New York Jets and he envisions himself back under center as their starting quarterback soon even if just for a few games

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Week 8 injury report: What to know about Zach Wilson, Von Miller, more

Dr. Matt Provencher provides analysis on injuries to Zach Wilson, Von Miller, Miles Sanders and more for Week 8.

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Flacco to fill in With Wilson slated to miss 2-to-4 weeks with a PCL injury, per coach Robert Saleh, the Jets have made a trade to acquire Joe Flacco from the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact With the Jets 1-5, there's little incentive for the team to rush the No. 2 overall pick in the draft back to action. By acquiring an experienced signal-caller in Flacco, the Jets can proceed deliberately with Wilson. Though it's still possible that the rookie could be back as soon as Week 10 against the Bills, that's a best-case scenario, and if there's any doubt about the soundness of Wilson's knee at that time, expect the Jets to err on the side of caution.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sprained PCL confirmed Wilson (knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained PCL and is expected to miss 2-to-4 weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The Jets have yet to officially confirm the severity of Wilson's injury, but it appears that the rookie signal-caller is set to miss at least two games due to a right knee injury suffered during Sunday's loss to the Patriots. That would make Nov. 14 against the Bills the earliest possible date for Wilson to retake the field, though Week 11 against the Dolphins or Week 12 versus the Texans could be more realistic targets. In the meantime, Mike White will be in line to hold down the fort under center.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely facing multi-week absence Wilson has at least a Grade 2 PCL sprain in his knee, which suggests he's looking at a recovery timetable of 2-4 weeks at a minimum, David J. Chao of Pro Football Doc reports.

Impact A Grade 2 sprain wouldn't end Wilson's season, but an IR stint of three-plus weeks will be on the table for the rookie second-overall pick, who was injured when he went down awkwardly on a sack by New England's Matthew Judon on Sunday. If Wilson has a more significant Grade 3 sprain, his absence would be even more extensive. Mike White took over for Wilson against the Patriots and will presumably continue to start for the duration of Wilson's absence. More clarity on the severity on Wilson's injury should surface once MRI results become available Monday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injures right knee in Week 7 Wilson noted after Sunday's loss to the Patriots that his right knee injury is believed to be a PCL issue, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact The report adds that Wilson was walking gingerly as he entered and left the Jets' interview room Sunday, while the QB relayed that he felt a "pop" in his knee after New England's Matthew Judon landed on him. Additionally, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports that Wilson describes his knee as feeling "off" and "loose." We'll await the result of the MRI the rookie signal-caller is slated to undergo Monday, but at this stage it seems as though Wilson will miss some time. If so, Mike White would be in line to start next Sunday's game against the Bengals.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to undergo MRI Wilson is slated to undergo an MRI on his knee Monday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact According to coach Robert Saleh, there's some initial optimism with regard to Wilson's status, though he added, "You never know." Look for an update at some point Monday, at which time there should be some added clarity with regard to the rookie QB's prospects of playing next Sunday against the Bengals. Per Brian Costello of the New York Post, it's believed that Wilson -- who was replaced by Mike White on Sunday -- may be dealing with a PCL injury.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts knee Sunday Wilson was forced out of Sunday's game against the Patriots with a knee injury.

Impact With Wilson having headed to the locker room to have his knee checked out, Mike White has taken over the Jets' QB duties versus New England. Prior to his exit from the contest, Wilson completed six of his 10 passing attempts for 51 yards

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE