FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will have a new blindside protector this week, as left tackle Duane Brown was ruled out Saturday with a hip injury.
The Jets haven't said who will replace Brown on Sunday against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium, but one strong possibility is Mekhi Becton, who started the first two games at right tackle.
This comes at an inopportune time for the Jets (1-1), who have a struggling backup quarterback and an offensive line that allowed a league-high pressure percentage (57.6%) in Week 2 — a 30-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Brown, 38, who missed the preseason as he recovered from offseason shoulder surgery, was dominated by Micah Parsons (two sacks) last week.
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