Report: Zach Wilson To Miss 2-4 Weeks With PCL Injury
Oct 25, 2021, 9:31 AM | Updated: 9:34 am
This image has been converted to black and white) Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets looks on during the NFL London 2021 match between New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 10, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – New York Jets rookie Zach Wilson will miss two to four weeks with a PCL injury, according to multiple reports.
Adam Schefter reported that Wilson suffered a sprained PCL.
Wilson suffered a knee injury during the first half of New York’s 54-13 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 24.
After releasing a deep ball into the end zone, the rookie quarterback was tackled in the backfield by New England’s Matthew Judon.
An MRI confirmed a sprained PCL for Jets’ QB Zach Wilson, who now is expected to be sidelined 2-4 weeks, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 25, 2021
Wilson remained on the turf for a couple of minutes following the hit. He was able to get up and walk off the field under his own power.
After making his way to the sideline, Wilson was examined in the Jets’ medical tent before going to the locker room. New York initially said the quarterback was questionable to return with a knee injury. After the halftime break, the Jets announced that Wilson would not return in the second half.
The @nyjets have ruled out Zach Wilson from returning against the @Patriots. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NYJvsNE #TakeFlight #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALLhttps://t.co/Ro01UtPw3k
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 24, 2021
When he exited the field, Wilson was 6/10 passing for 51 yards and the Jets trailed 17-0.
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With the blowout loss, the Jets fell to a record of 1-5 on the season.
Wilson’s stats for 2021 are 104/181 passing for a 57.5 completion rate, 1,168 yards, four touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
New York’s next game is against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 31 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
