Jets’ Zach Wilson medically cleared, envisioned to start out versus Steelers ‘if all goes nicely this week’

The New York Jets assume to have their franchise quarterback beneath middle for their 7 days 4 matchup from the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Zach Wilson, who has skipped New York’s very first 3 games after struggling a knee personal injury during the preseason, has been medically cleared and will start Sunday, according to head coach Robert Saleh. 

Zach Wilson looking at his New York Jets against the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Visuals via Getty Photos)

"Zach will be a whole participant today," Saleh reported on Wednesday. 

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"If all goes perfectly this 7 days, certainly," Salah reported when requested if Wilson will start against the Steelers.

Wilson underwent surgical procedures soon after struggling a bone bruise and meniscus tear in his knee through the Jets' very first preseason activity towards the Philadelphia Eagles. 

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With Wilson out, New York turned to veteran quarterback Joe Flacco for the to start with a few game titles of the year, with the Jets going 1-2 to get started the 12 months. 

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson warms up prior to the Cincinnati Bengals game on Sept. 25, 2022, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Loaded Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Visuals)

"It is actually just enjoyable for him to get again on the soccer industry," Saleh claimed of getting Wilson back again. "It is been 6 months. And there’s a large amount of issues that have to go around in terms of producing absolutely sure we run an successful offense. From us as coaches, to o-line, to receivers running routes, everybody’s associated. 

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"So, it is thrilling to get him again out there but at the identical time, it is not all about Zach. It is making positive that we’re executing on all cylinders, as we really should just about every 7 days."

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson and head mentor Robert Saleh communicate just before the Cincinnati Bengals recreation on Sept. 25, 2022. (Wealthy Graessle/Icon Sportswire by means of Getty Images)

The Jets' offensive line has been shaky to start out the year, allowing for nine sacks in the initial a few online games. 

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On Tuesday, remaining tackle George Fant was placed on the IR with a remaining knee personal injury and will miss out on at minimum the upcoming four online games. 

Pittsburgh has begun off the year 1-2 and are devoid of the services of T.J. Watt, who tore his pectoral muscle in 7 days 1.