Jets' QB Zach Wilson, Commanders' RB Brian Robinson Both Ruled Out

Two New York defensive starters are questionable to face Washington in Week 16

The New York Jets will definitely be without quarterback Zach Wilson, and possibly a couple defensive starters, too, when they host the Washington Commanders on December 24 at MetLife Stadium.

Remaining in concussion protocol, and unable to practice this week, Wilson was ruled out for Sunday's game on Friday.

"Zach, he will not clear the protocol, so he’ll be out," said Jets' head coach Robert Saleh.

Meanwhile, strong safety Jordan Whitehead and defensive end John Franklin-Myers are both questionable to face the Washington Commanders on December 24 at MetLife Stadium.

Whitehead seems more likely to be available than the latter. The safety logged three consecutive limited practices this week while dealing with a banged-up knee. On the other hand, Franklin-Myers has missed three straight practices. He was on the injury report last week with an ankle issue, and now the edge rusher is hampered by a hip injury.

"I still feel good about JFM," said Saleh on Friday. "He usually goes through some stuff like this, but he always finds his way to gameday, so I’m still very encouraged on him."

Neither Whitehead nor Franklin-Myers have missed a start yet this season.

The Jets' defense will catch a break on Sunday as Washington RB1 Brian Robinson has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Robinson has accounted for 990 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns this season. He has rushed for a team-high 664 yards on 160 carries.

The Jets (5-9) and the Commanders (4-10) will kick off at 1:00 pm ET on Sunday in East Rutherford.

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Jets vs. Commanders Injury Report

FRIDAY
Jets
QB Aaron Roders (Achilles)— LP 
(Game: OUT)

QB Zach Wilson (concussion) — DNP 
(Game: OUT) 

RB Israel Abanikanda (ankle) — LP 
(Game: Questionable) 

OL Duane Brown (back) — DNP 
(Game: Questionable) 

DL John Franklin-Myers (hip) — DNP
(Game: Questionable) 

DB Jordan Whitehead (knee) — LP
(Game: Questionable) 

OL Mekhi Becton (knee/shoulder) — FP 
(Game: – )

WR Jason Brownlee (ankle) — FP
(Game: – )

DL Jalyn Holmes (elbow) — FP
(Game: – )

DL Solomon Thomas (knee) — FP 
(Game: – ) 

OL Max Mitchell (neck) — FP
(Game: – ) 

OL Joe Tippmann (shoulder) — FP 
(Game: – ) 

OL Carter Warren (hip) — FP 
(Game: – ) 

LB Quincy Williams (knee) — FP 
(Game: – )

Commanders
C Tyler Larsen (knee) — DNP 
(Game: OUT) 

T Charles Leno Jr. (calf) — DNP
(Game: OUT) 

RB Brian Robinson (hamstring) — DNP
(Game: OUT) 

S Percy Butler (illness) — DNP 
(Game: Questionable) 

DT John Ridgeway (foot) — LP
(Game: – ) 

DE James Smith-Williams (hamstring) — FP 
(Game: – ) 

DE Joshua Pryor (illness) — FP 
(Game: – ) 

LB Cody Barton (knee) — FP 
(Game: – )

CB Emmanuel Forbes (elbow) — FP  
(Game: – )

THURSDAY 
Jets
DL John Franklin-Myers (hip) — DNP
QB Aaron Roders (Achilles)— DNP
QB Zach Wilson (concussion) — DNP
RB Israel Abanikanda (ankle) — LP
DB Jordan Whitehead (knee) — LP
OL Mekhi Becton (knee/shoulder) — FP
WR Jason Brownlee (ankle) — FP
DL Jalyn Holmes (elbow) — FP
DL Solomon Thomas (knee) — FP
OL Max Mitchell (neck) — FP
OL Joe Tippmann (shoulder) — FP
OL Carter Warren (hip) — FP
LB Quincy Williams (knee) — FP 

Commanders
C Tyler Larsen (knee) — DNP
T Charles Leno Jr. (calf) — DNP 
DE Joshua Pryor (illness) — DNP
RB Brian Robinson (hamstring) — DNP
DT John Ridgeway (foot) — LP
DE James Smith-Williams (hamstring) — LP
LB Cody Barton (knee) — FP
CB Emmanuel Forbes (elbow) — FP 

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WEDNESDAY
Jets
DL John Franklin-Myers (hip) — DNP 
QB Aaron Roders (Achilles)— DNP 
QB Zach Wilson (concussion) — DNP 
RB Israel Abanikanda (ankle) — LP 
OL Mekhi Becton (knee/shoulder) — LP 
WR Jason Brownlee (ankle) — LP 
DL Jalyn Holmes (elbow) — LP 
DL Solomon Thomas (knee) — LP 
DB Jordan Whitehead (knee) — LP 
OL Max Mitchell (neck) — FP 
OL Joe Tippmann (shoulder) — FP 
OL Carter Warren (hip) — FP 
LB Quincy Williams (knee) — FP 

Commanders 
C Tyler Larsen (knee) — DNP 
T Charles Leno Jr. (calf) — DNP 
RB Brian Robinson (hamstring) — DNP 
DT John Ridgeway (foot) — LP 
DE James Smith-Williams (hamstring) — LP 
LB Cody Barton (knee) — FP 
CB Emmanuel Forbes (elbow) — FP 

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