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Kristen Wong

Robert Saleh Says Zach Wilson ‘Fired Up' to be Starter Again Amid QB Carousel

It’s been a chaotic week for Jets fans, to say the least. 

In the latest update on New York’s dizzying quarterback carousel, coach Robert Saleh announced that Zach Wilson will take over as the starting quarterback for Week 14’s game against the Texans on Sunday.

During his press conference on Wednesday, Saleh said Wilson is “fired up” to be back in the starting lineup despite NFL insider Dianna Russini’s recent report that the former No. 2 pick was “reluctant” to resume starting duties.

“Zach gives us our best chance to win, and we’ll give him another opportunity to go prove that,” said Saleh. 

The coach added that barring injury, Wilson will remain the Jets’ starter for the rest of the 2023 season.

Previously, Wilson was benched during the third quarter of a 32—6 loss to the Bills in Week 11 and ceded his starting role to Tim Boyle for the last two weeks. Boyle, who was benched this past Sunday in a 13—8 loss to the Falcons, has since been released from the roster. On Tuesday, the Jets signed quarterback Brett Rypien in a corresponding move.

Wilson, who has recorded six touchdowns against seven interceptions in 2023, faces a gargantuan task in trying to salvage whatever’s left of the Jets’ 4—8 season, as well as his damaged reputation. For now, it appears he is locked in as the Jets’ starting quarterback for the remainder of the year. 

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