Zach Wilson inching his way toward Jets return with elevation to backup

Zach Wilson is one step nearer to taking the sphere once more for the Jets.

Wilson might be elevated from inactive third-stringer to the first backup for starter Mike White this week, head coach Robert Saleh stated on Wednesday.

It’s an essential determination as a result of White suffered an unspecified ribs damage final week and got here out of the sport twice, which implies the adage concerning the backup quarterback being only one play away from changing into the starter holds more true than ever.

Zach Wilson (2), seen right here at Jets observe on Dec. 8, 2022, will exchange Joe Flacco (19) because the crew’s backup quarterback on Sunday towards the Lions.

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Saleh stated it's a “coincidence” that Wilson is leaping over veteran Joe Flacco on the identical time that White is injured. The expectation stays that White will begin Sunday towards the Lions, however he might be restricted in Wednesday’s observe (however working towards throughout crew intervals, Saleh stated).

Wilson was inactive for the final three video games after an unpleasant 77-yard efficiency in a loss to the Patriots in Week 11.