By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Trevor Siemian will start a second consecutive game at quarterback for the New York Jets with Zach Wilson still in the concussion protocol.
Coach Robert Saleh ruled Wilson out Tuesday as the Jets prepare to face the Browns in Cleveland on Thursday night.
Siemian was 27 of 49 for 217 yards with a touchdown pass to Jason Brownlee and an interception in New York’s 30-28 victory over Washington on Sunday. He was 3 for 5 for 26 yards while helping lead the Jets on their final drive that was capped by Greg Zuerlein’s winning 54-yard field goal.
“Trev did some nice things in the game,” Saleh said. “He’s got so much play time under his belt, so it was great to just have a conversation with him and his recognition that he could’ve even done better. So, obviously, it is a short week but he’ll prepare the way he needs to.”
Wilson suffered a concussion in the first half of New York’s 30-0 loss at Miami last Sunday. It’s uncertain if he’ll be cleared to play in the season finale at New England on Jan. 7.
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Saleh said Zuerlein is dealing with tightness in his right quadriceps, so he’s uncertain to play. The Jets will see how the kicker, who’s 30 for 31 on field goal attempts this season, feels before determining if they need to sign someone to potentially fill in for Zuerlein. … TE Jeremy Ruckert (concussion) has also been ruled out. … Saleh said it was the decision of the team to activate QB Aaron Rodgers from injured reserve last week, confirming the four-time NFL MVP’s comment Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show.” Rodgers said he didn’t want to take up a spot on the 53-man roster and reached out to FB Nick Bawden, who was waived to make room — but later re-signed to the practice squad. The Jets wanted Rodgers to continue to be able to practice, so they activated him.
![By TOM WITHERS The Browns began trying to fill an unexpected vacancy on Thursday by interviewing Seattle offensive line coach Andy Dickerson to be their offensive coordinator. Dickerson previously worked in Cleveland on coach Eric Mangini’s staff in 2009-10. On Wednesday, coordinator Alex Van Pelt parted ways with the Browns after four seasons working under coach Kevin Stefanski. Van Pelt’s departure was surprising since he appeared to enjoy his time in Cleveland and was instrumental in helping the Browns make the playoffs while coping with numerous injuries on offense. It’s still not known why Van Pelt left. General manager Andrew Berry is […]](https://www.morningjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP23133215495908.jpg?w=499 "By TOM WITHERS The Browns began trying to fill an unexpected vacancy on Thursday by interviewing Seattle offensive line coach Andy Dickerson to be their offensive coordinator. Dickerson previously worked in Cleveland on coach Eric Mangini’s staff in 2009-10. On Wednesday, coordinator Alex Van Pelt parted ways with the Browns after four seasons working under coach Kevin Stefanski. Van Pelt’s departure was surprising since he appeared to enjoy his time in Cleveland and was instrumental in helping the Browns make the playoffs while coping with numerous injuries on offense. It’s still not known why Van Pelt left. General manager Andrew Berry is […]")
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