Quarterback Zach Wilson has gone under the knife but could still be on the New York Jets roster for their first game of the 2022 season.
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On Tuesday, the ESPN network learned that the 23-year-old athlete was undergoing arthroscopy to repair the meniscus in his right knee. The doctor who performed the surgery found no other damage that would allow the pivot to be in position on 9/11 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Wilson was injured in Friday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
It also looks like the Jets won’t take any chances with the health of their 2021 first-round pick (runners-up overall) and will only field him if he’s 100 percent fit. If not, trust veteran Joe Flacco against the Ravens.
Last year, in his first NFL campaign, Wilson completed 55.6% of the passes he attempted for 2,334 yards and nine touchdowns. He also had 11 interceptions in 13 games.