The New York Jets used Izzy Abanikanda as the RB2 in their recent game, with Dalvin Cook not playing a single snap for the first time in his career. Coach Robert Saleh mentioned that Zach Wilson's status for the final game is uncertain due to a concussion, and Saleh expressed the need to get Wilson healthy before making a decision. Saleh also acknowledged Cook's professionalism despite his tough season. There is uncertainty surrounding Wilson's role in the upcoming game against the Patriots, with Saleh indicating that Wilson will be part of the discussion but his status depends on his health.
Jets RB Dalvin Cook played in zero snaps on Thursday night, for the first time in his career. https://t.co/TNQ042Hxz8
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When asked if Zach Wilson will be the starter in the season finale against the Patriots, Robert Saleh didn’t exactly provide a vote of confidence. @antwanstaley https://t.co/d4WZ8SB3Kq
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Robert Saleh, who spoke to reporters this morning via zoom, said it's wait-and-see on Zach Wilson (concussion) for the final game. Asked if Wilson will be the QB1 if healthy, Saleh said: "We’ll see where he’s at. He will definitely be part of the discussion. We just need to get…
Cook didn't play last night & has 0 touches the last 2 games. Saleh: "Dalvin's been great. I know this has been a hard season for him. ... I appreciate the heck out of his professionalism. ... I know he's hurtin' but his story's not over. Plenty of juice in his legs." #Jets
Saleh says he thought Trevor Siemian "did a really nice job" against a tough Browns D & #Jets O "moved the ball well." NY will see where Zach Wilson is at next week & will "definitely be part of the discussion" as far as the starting QB at NE. "Just got to get him healthy 1st."
Robert Saleh on if Zach Wilson is healthy, would be start in the season finale against the Patriots? "We'll see where he is at. He will definitely be a part of the discussion but we just need to get him healthy first." #Jets
#Jets snap counts (offense): Dalvin Cook was in uniform, but didn’t play a single snap — a career first. They used Izzy Abanikanda as the RB2. https://t.co/2W79dMhV6I