Zach Wilson's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: American Football

Zach Wilson's Sports Injuries Table

Type Area Date Consequences Content How It Happened Recovery Duration Rehabilitation Details Impact On Career Psychological Impact Previous Injuries Return To Competition Severity Treatment Medical Staff Long Term Impact Preventive Measures Competition Missed Initial Symptoms Re Injury Risk Support System Rehabilitation Location
Sprains Right Knee 2022-08-11 Wilson was sidelined for several weeks and missed the remaining preseason games. Zach Wilson injured his right knee during a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles, resulting in a meniscus tear and bone bruise. He underwent arthroscopic surgery. Wilson suffered a non-contact injury during a preseason game. 4 weeks Wilson underwent physical therapy and strengthening exercises as part of his recovery process. This injury caused Wilson to miss important preseason preparation. Potential concerns about re-injury and confidence in mobility. None on record before this incident. 2022-09-18 Moderate Arthroscopic surgery, physical therapy Team orthopedic surgeon and physical therapists No significant long-term impact anticipated. Strengthening and conditioning exercises to support the knee. Preseason games Pain and instability in the knee. Moderate Team medical staff, family, and coaches. Team facilities
Strains Right Ankle 2021-10-23 Missed several games in the regular season. During a game against the New England Patriots, Wilson suffered a right ankle sprain, which sidelined him for multiple weeks. Wilson was injured during a game when he was tackled awkwardly. 2-4 weeks Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy. Missed critical playing time during the regular season. Concerns about mobility and game readiness. None on record before this incident. 2021-11-21 Mild RICE, physical therapy Team doctors and physical therapists No significant long-term impact anticipated. Ankle strengthening and stability exercises. Regular season games Pain and swelling in the ankle. Low to moderate Team medical staff, family, and coaches. Team facilities
Strains Right Shoulder 2020-09-25 Limited participation in practice and games. While playing for BYU, Wilson strained his right shoulder during a game, which affected his performance and practice schedule. Wilson injured his shoulder during a college game. 1-2 weeks Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to throwing. Minor impact on college performance and preparation. Minor concerns about throwing mechanics and strength. None on record before this incident. 2020-10-10 Mild Rest, physical therapy College team medical staff No significant long-term impact anticipated. Shoulder strengthening and conditioning exercises. Limited practice sessions Pain and reduced range of motion in the shoulder. Low College team medical staff, family, and coaches. College facilities

Zach Wilson's Sports Injuries Videos

BREAKING NEWS: Zach Wilson Heads to Locker Room with Injury

Trying to go man-to-man on Moore is tough duty for anybody. Trying to go man-to-man on Jordan Davis. Man in motion is CJ Uzama, the tight end for New York. And on first down, avoiding the rush, Wilson—wow. He could have elected for the sideline, but instead, he dives ahead near midfield, giving him a gain of seven.
Video thumb: BREAKING NEWS: Zach Wilson Heads to Locker Room with Injury

Zach Wilson injured after a big hit from Matthew Judon

Zach Wilson gets hurt as Matthew Judon tackles him while the pass goes deep downfield. There could have been an interception, but it seems like it's going to be a pass interference penalty and a first and goal. Watching the replay, Judon comes around the edge, tackles Wilson, and both bodies go to the ground with a lot of pressure as Wilson drops to his knees.
Video thumb: Zach Wilson injured after a big hit from Matthew Judon

Zach Wilson was ruled out with a head injury.

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was ruled out with a head injury during Sunday's game against the Dolphins after leaving for the locker room in the second quarter. Although not in the concussion protocol, Wilson was replaced by Trevor Siemian, who came into the game at the end of the second quarter. Wilson was sacked four times in the first half and was evaluated in the sideline medical tent.
Video thumb: Zach Wilson was ruled out with a head injury.