REPORT: Early Fear Is That Jets QB Zach Wilson Has Torn His ACL

If the New York Jets had plans to find out if Zach Wilson was their guy in year 2, it looks like they might have to wait another year.

Wilson suffered a non-contact knee injury on a scramble in Friday’s preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. The New York Jets quarterback was initially ruled as questionable to return with a right knee injury before being ruled out.

Zach Wilson comes up limping after an awkward cut while scrambling. #Jets pic.twitter.com/YkOYZ5sL6f

— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) August 13, 2022

While the exact severity of the injury is still unclear, the early fear that Wilson suffered a significant knee injury that could keep him sidelined for the entire 2022 season. Renowned football doctor David J. Chao quickly shared that he believes that Wilson tore his ACL given what he saw on the play.

By video, the news is not good.https://t.co/kgOMHGzmiA

— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) August 13, 2022

It is Believed that Zach Wilson did indeed tear his ACL

— Leger Douzable (@LegerDouzable) August 13, 2022

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Chao is a guy who is rarely wrong on his diagnosis.

This would be a devastating blow to a Jets franchise that appeared to be turning the corner after a very promising offseason.