Jets QB Zach Wilson has a bone bruise and a meniscus tear in his right knee and is set to miss two to four weeks, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Jets believe there is a chance Wilson could be ready for Week 1, according to the source.
will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to miss two to four weeks, sources confirmed to ESPN on Saturday., was diagnosed with a bone bruise and a meniscus tear, a source said, adding that the meniscus doesn't need a full repair, only a"trim."The Jets haven't ruled out the possibility of Wilson being ready for their Sept. 11 opener against the
, although that seems unrealistic because the game is only four weeks away and he will need practice time. While the team is encouraged by the prognosis, the timetable could be extended if more damage is discovered during the arthroscopy.The Jets are hopeful that starting quarterback Zach Wilson will recover in time to play in their season opener, but the timeline for him to be out could be extended if more damage is discovered during the arthroscopy.
Wilson left the field and was taken immediately to the locker room. He wasn't available to the media after the game. He has had two injuries to the right knee in a span of 10 months. Wilson suffered a sprained PCL last season in Week 7, which cost him four games. He didn't have surgery and played the remainder of his games with a brace.
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