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MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 02: Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 02: Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Zach Wilson will not be starting at quarterback for the New York Jets until Week 4. The jets’ head coach Robert Saleh confirmed the news on Wednesday. The Jets will start Joe Flacco at quarterback against the Baltimore Ravens.
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While playing against the Eagles, the 23-year-old New York Jets quarterback suffered a bone injury as well as a meniscus tear. This occurred against the Philadelphia Eagles during the preseason. On August 14th, the young quarterback from Utah underwent arthroscopic surgery as a result of this accident. He was scheduled to return within 2 to 4 weeks of the surgery.
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Zach Wilson #11 of the Brigham Young Cougars warms up prior to their game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)
However, head coach Saleh does not believe in rushing the quarterback and prefers to wait until Week 4 for his full recovery. On Monday, Saleh said, “Everyone heals differently“.
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Robert Saleh addressed the media about Wilson’s possible return for the season opener. Zach worked out with the team on Monday, and the team was about to wait until the next day to see how his right knee felt after practice. Saleh also stated unequivocally that they are prepared to provide Zach with the necessary healing time.
If Zach does not recover fully, Joe Flacco will start the season for the Jets. “Like I said, we’ll see what happens tomorrow and all that stuff. But everyone has a different — I almost feel like some of the guidelines that are put on are guidelines. But everyone responds differently.” Saleh stated.
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Oct 18, 2020; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (5) attempts a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports |Reuters
According to the recent official announcement of the New York Jets, Zach will not be back before Week 4 for the faceoff with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wilson will require more time to reach peak fitness.
In the meantime, Joe Flacco will face the Eagles for the Jets on Sunday. Meanwhile, fans will have to wait until the 4th week of this season to see ‘the Wilson magic’ again!
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