Jets rule Zach Wilson out for Week 16 due to concussion; Trevor Siemian will start for New York vs. Commanders

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New York’s topsy-turvy season under center continues as the Jets roll into Week 16. On Friday, head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that quarterback Zach Wilson will not clear concussion protocol in time for the team’s matchup against the Washington Commanders on Sunday and has been ruled out. In his place, the Jets will turn to Trevor Siemian. 

Wilson left Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins in the second quarter due to a head injury and was later placed in concussion protocol. Before departing with the injury, Wilson completed four of his 11 passes for 26 yards and was sacked four times. Saleh added that it’s a possibility Wilson clears protocol in time for their Week 17 game in Cleveland against the Browns. 

Brett Rypien is the other quarterback on the Jets roster and will back up Siemian. While Aaron Rodgers was activated onto the 53-man roster to continue practicing with the team and working on his rehab from that torn Achilles he suffered in Week 1, Saleh reaffirmed that he will not be back this season and will not be the team’s emergency third quarterback.

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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2023-12-22 16:38:49

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