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Jets Quarterback Situation Resolved By Default

By Steven Kubitza November 23, 2021

Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets is chased out of the pocket against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on September 26, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

 

The New York Jets have had a revolving door at quarterback ever since Zach Wilson went out with a knee injury.

Mike White and Joe Flacco have gotten starts, while veteran journeyman Josh Johnson has played well in relief.

At first, a 400-yard performance from White made it seem as if he could compete for the full-time job.

Then came a dud performance that inserted Flacco into the starting lineup.

The veteran got the start in Week 11 in what ended up being a 24-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

He did throw two touchdowns, but it was nothing special as the Jets fell to 2-8.

Wilson remained on the sidelines recovering from a knee injury and there was a possibility they kept him there after a rough start to the season for the rookie.

That will not end up being the case according to news that broke Tuesday.

Jets’ QB scorecard:

🏈Zach Wilson cleared to return from his knee injury and start Sunday vs Houston.
🏈Mike White tested positive for COVID.
🏈Joe Flacco deemed a close contact.
🏈Josh Johnson poised to be promoted off practice squad to back up Wilson.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 23, 2021

White received a positive COVID-19 test and Flacco is a close contact.

Thus, Wilson is getting the start in a winnable game against the Houston Texans.

 

Wilson Is Back

COVID tests aside, Wilson getting the starting job back may be for the best.

Source: QB Zach Wilson will start Sunday against the Texans, as @Connor_J_Hughes said. So the rookie is back after missing 4 games with a knee injury. #Jets

— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) November 23, 2021

He has played in six games this season and has four touchdowns and nine interceptions.

It is clear he needs much more development and a game against the lowly Texans could be a great way to build his confidence.

However, it must be mentioned that the Texans defense forced Ryan Tannehill to throw four interceptions this past week.

The Jets being 2-8 takes all the pressure off Wilson.

That was not the case at the start of the season when every team is thinking about making the playoffs.

He can play free and the Jets can try out some new things on offense with a quarterback who is actually a part of the future plans.

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Filed Under: New York Jets Rumors And News (Updated Daily), NFL Tagged With: New York Jets

About Steven Kubitza

Steven joined The Cold Wire after a decade covering the world of sports all over the web. He is a diehard Cleveland Browns fan who is finally being rewarded for all his years of loyalty cheering for the likes of Hue Jackson and Dwayne Bowe.

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