New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson sits on the bench during practice before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson sits on the bench during practice before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Adam Hunger, Associated Press
Brandon Judd
By Brandon Judd

New York Jets coach Robert Saleh left the possibility open that Zach Wilson could return for the start of the season.

Saleh told reporters Monday that Wilson, who is healing from a meniscus tear and bone bruise in his right knee, worked out today and is “potentially in play to start Sunday,” according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

New York opens the 2022 regular season this Sunday with a home game against the Baltimore Ravens.

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“We’re going to see how the knee responds today and tomorrow, and we’ll have an answer for everybody on Wednesday,” Saleh said in a video shared by SNYtv’s Connor Hughes.

Wilson was injured in the Jets’ preseason opener on Aug. 12 while trying to avoid a tackler. He underwent surgery on Aug. 16.

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The former BYU quarterback and No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft is heading into his second season in the NFL.

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