Jets go back to Trevor Siemian with Zach Wilson in protocol - ESPN

With Zach Wilson still in concussion protocol, the New York Jets will start Trevor Siemian on Sunday against the Washington Commanders — New York's third quarterback change in the past five weeks.

Siemian could get the call next week, too. Because of a quick turnaround, Wilson also could be sidelined Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns.

Coach Robert Saleh wouldn't rule out Wilson for Cleveland, «but it does make it a challenge that it's a Thursday game,» he said Friday. «He's got to clear some hurdles over the weekend. It's going to be one of those where we'll see.»

Siemian is the fourth different starter for the Jets, which is unusual even for them. The last time they started this many quarterbacks in the same season was 1989, when they finished 4-12 with Ken O'Brien, Pat Ryan, Kyle Mackey and Tony Eason.

For Saleh, this will be his sixth different starter in three years, one of the reasons the Jets are 32nd in scoring and 31st in total yards over that span. Saleh's record is 16-32.

Currently, the Jets have four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, which is unusual. Wilson and Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) will be inactive for the game, leaving Brett Rypien — signed Dec. 5 — as the backup to Siemian. Rodgers was ruled out for the season, but he was activated from injured reserve so he could continue to practice with the team.

"[I'm] super grateful," said Siemian, who hasn't won a start in six years. «At this point in my career especially, any chance I get to play is awesome.»

The Jets (5-9), who missed the playoffs for the 13th straight season, have been undermined by quarterback instability because of two injuries (Rodgers and Wilson), two benchings (Wilson and Tim Boyle) and one release (Boyle),

On Dec. 6, Saleh