New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh confirmed Monday that quarterback Mike White will start in Week 17 against the Seahawks.
Robert Saleh confirms Mike White will start Sunday.
Joe Flacco, not Zach Wilson, will be the backup. #Jets
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The door was opened for White’s return after he was cleared by doctors to return to action after suffering three fractured ribs against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14. Zach Wilson started against the Lions and Jaguars in White’s place, throwing for 317 yards on 18/35 passing against Detroit and 92 yards on 9/18 passing in two-plus quarters against Jacksonville.
Wilson will be inactive going forward, just like when White first took over the starting job in Week 12. Joe Flacco will be the No. 2 quarterback. Saleh said White will be the starter for the rest of the season.
As for Chris Streveler, Saleh said they are thinking about using his package of plays more, like a Taysom Hill-type deal, but that it will be harder this week because of roster gymnastics.
Robert Saleh said the #Jets are thinking about using the Chris Streveler package more but it will be harder to this week because of roster gymnastics.
Compared it to a Taysom Hill package.
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) December 26, 2022