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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his injured right knee in Los Angeles on Tuesday while the organization and fans hold their breath for the sophomore.
Wilson was pulled off the field after sustaining a non-contact knee injury during a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night. He was later diagnosed with a bruised bone and a torn meniscus.
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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sent off in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Eric Hartline-USA Today Sports)
dr Neal ElAttrache, a specialist in sports medicine and shoulder, elbow and knee injuries, is scheduled to perform the surgery. He was spotted with Aaron Rodgers in December when the Green Bay Packers star was struggling with a toe injury late last season. The meniscus repair procedure will determine how long Wilson will be sidelined. The current prognosis is 2-4 weeks.
“We’re optimistic,” Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters Sunday. “But he’s not out of the woods until they get in there and make the decision.”
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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) fakes a pass to running back Michael Carter (32) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Bill Streicher-USA Today Sport)
There’s still a small chance that Wilson could be the Jets’ starting quarterback on Sept. 11 when the team opens the regular season against the Baltimore Ravens.
“It all depends on what happens here with the surgery and the feedback we get from the doctors and getting all the information together before we get anywhere close to that decision,” Saleh added .
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is shown warming up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Eric Hartline – USA Today Sports)
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Joe Flacco and Mike White are in line should Wilson be out for an extended period.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Ryan Gaydos is a sports editor at Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].