Jets turn back to QB Zach Wilson with Mike White not medically cleared for contact

By Callie Lawson-Freeman, Yahoo Sports

December 16, 2022 at 10:54 am EST

NFL: Chicago Bears at New York Jets Nov 27, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) looks on during the second half against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports - 19514932

By Callie Lawson-Freeman, Yahoo Sports

December 16, 2022 at 10:54 am EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has the "great opportunity" to start on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, head coach Robert Saleh announced Friday.

Mike White was unable to get medically cleared for contact.

Coach Saleh says QB Mike White was not medically cleared for contact and will not play Sunday.

QB Zach Wilson will start. pic.twitter.com/RREqyb5JM1
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 16, 2022