Jets make announcement about Zach Wilson’s status for Week 17

May 7, 2021; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson during rookie minicamp. Mandatory Credit: New York Jets/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

The New York Jets on Tuesday made an announcement regarding the status of quarterback Zach Wilson.

Wilson still has not cleared concussion protocol and will miss the team’s Week 17 game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, coach Robert Saleh revealed.

QB Zach Wilson and TE Jeremy Ruckert both will not play Thursday.

K Greg Zuerlein had right quad soreness coming out of Sunday's game. The team will see how he feels leading into gameday. pic.twitter.com/5cLamGmcS0

— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 26, 2023

The announcement means Trevor Siemian will start at quarterback for the second game in a row.

Siemian also started on Sunday against the Commanders. He went 27/49 for 217 yards, a touchdown and an interception as his Jets won 30-28.

Siemian was a 7th-round pick in 2015 and has appeared in 38 games, making 31 starts. The Jets are 6-9 but have won two of their last three games. The Browns are 10-5 and can clinch a playoff berth with a win.