New York Jets QB Zach Wilson works out, 'it's possible' he plays Sunday, coach Robert Saleh says

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets cast some doubt on their quarterback situation for Week 1, announcing Monday that Zach Wilson worked out for the first time since Aug. 16 arthroscopic knee surgery.

Coach Robert Saleh said «it's possible» that Wilson could start Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, although the realistic outcome is that Wilson will get at least another week to heal. That would set up backup Joe Flacco to face the Ravens, his team from 2005 to 2018, in the season opener at MetLife Stadium.

All signs have been pointing to Flacco since Wilson suffered a torn meniscus and bone bruise Aug. 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but Saleh added some suspense on Monday.

«Looked good, felt good,» Saleh said of Wilson's workout. «We're going to see how the knee responds today and tomorrow and we'll have an answer for everybody on Wednesday.»

Monday's practice was closed to the media, and Saleh didn't provide many details except to say Wilson's workout included running and throwing.

Wilson was expected to miss two to four weeks, sources said at the time of the injury. Tuesday marks three weeks from surgery, but the Jets have emphasized that Wilson won't play until he's 100%.

Considering the team's cautious approach, and the fact that Wilson still hasn't practiced fully, the expectation is that Flacco will get the nod against the Ravens, whom he led to a Super Bowl championship after the 2012 season.

Wilson, drafted second overall in 2021, has missed 13 practices and two preseason games.

Saleh has made it clear that Wilson will play as soon as he's ready, adding that he could play with only one week of full practice as the starter. A year ago, when Wilson sprained the same knee, he took three weeks of practice