NEW YORK — Heading into Thursday’s critical matchup against the Jaguars, the former No. 2 overall pick could get another opportunity to start this week.
Jets coach Robert Saleh was noncommittal about who would start against the Jaguars this week. Mike White, who started three games this season after the team benched former first-round pick, Zach Wilson. White is dealing with fractured ribs as doctors are still evaluating him for contact activities.
White practiced last week on a limited basis, but close to 10 different doctors failed to give him clearance to play against the Lions on Sunday. He suffered the injury during the loss against the Bills on Dec. 11 as he was knocked out of the game twice before returning.