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Jets' Zach Wilson Exits Game With Right Knee Injury

The rookie quarterback won't return after sustaining a right knee injury in the second quarter. Mike White is on in his place.

Max Goodman

Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson exited Sunday's game against the Patriots in the second quarter with a right knee injury.

Wilson has been ruled out for the rest of the game, the Jets announce. 

After unleashing a throw deep down the field, Wilson was struck in the backfield by linebacker Matthew Judon. In clear discomfort, the rookie stayed down on the turf, requiring a visit from several members of New York's training staff.

Wilson was eventually able to walk off the field under his own power, but was promptly ushered to the medical tent on the sideline for further evaluation. Moments later, Wilson was escorted back to the locker room, limping as he walked off the field. 

Meanwhile, backup quarterback Mike White entered the game in Wilson's place, making his NFL debut. The first completion of White's career was a three-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Corey Davis in the back of the end zone, a score that cut New York's early deficit down to 17-7.

There's a chance Wilson's knee injury was sustained a few plays earlier. rolling out to the sideline, Wilson was brought down hard by Lawrence Guy, rolling over on his knee awkwardly in the process.

The low hit came after Wilson threw the football out of bounds for an incompletion. No flags were thrown. 

Wilson was questionable to return for much of the second quarter, extending through halftime. Minutes after the third quarter began, he was officially downgraded to out.

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Max Goodman covers the New York Jets for Sports Illustrated and FanNation. He also covers the New York Yankees, publisher  of Sports Illustrated and FanNation's Yankees site, Inside The Pinstripes. Before starting out with SI, Goodman attended Northwestern University and the Medill School of Journalism. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Master’s Degree in Sports Media, graduating in 2019. While at school, Goodman gathered valuable experience as an anchor and reporter on NNN SportsNight and played on the club baseball team. Goodman previously interned at MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the Miami Marlins. He also interned with ESPN, working as an associate reporter on Mike Greenberg's Get Up. Goodman is from New York City. He grew up in Hell's Kitchen. Follow Goodman on Twitter @MaxTGoodman and connect with him via email by reaching out at maxgoodmansports@gmail.com.

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