Jets bench Wilson in favor of Boyle at quarterback
Zach Wilson is out — again — and Tim Boyle is next up at quarterback for the New York Jets.
Boyle will start against the Miami Dolphins on Friday, replacing the struggling Wilson.
Coach Robert Saleh announced the decision Monday to go with Boyle over Wilson, who took over as the starter when Aaron Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with New York on Sept. 11.
“A different style of quarterback,” Saleh said. “So, really it's just an opportunity to see if we can do something with the offense.”
It will be the 29-yearold Boyle's fourth NFL start and his first since 2021 with the Detroit Lions.
Saleh said veteran Trevor Siemian, currently on the practice squad, will serve as Boyle's backup against the Dolphins, with Wilson the No. 3 quarterback.
Wilson and the Jets' offense have struggled mightily this season, and Saleh pulled the 2021 No. 2 overall draft pick late in the third quarter of New York's 32-6 loss at Buffalo on Sunday.
Boyle replaced Wilson — and now gets a chance at the starting job on a short week for the Jets as they face the AFC East-rival Dolphins in the NFL's first game played on Black Friday.
Boyle went 7 of 14 for 33 yards and an interception after replacing Wilson, who was 7 of 15 for 81 yards and a touchdown and an INT.
Meanwhile, Rodgers is trying to make an unprecedented quick return from his torn Achilles tendon. He said he has his sights set on playing again next month — as long as he's cleared by doctors and the Jets (4-6) are in playoff contention.
Browns sign veteran Flacco
Joe Flacco, a former Super Bowl MVP and 15-year NFL veteran, signed with the Browns giving them depth, experience and an insurance plan as a starter following Deshaun Watson's season-ending shoulder surgery.
The 38-year-old Flacco, who went 18-3 in his career against the Browns while playing mostly with the Ravens, initially will be on the team's practice squad, with the expectation he'll soon be added to the active roster.
For now, though, the Browns (7-3) are staying with rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who came through in the clutch on Sunday in a 13-10 win over Pittsburgh.
Steelers’ Jack ends retirment
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran inside linebacker Myles Jacko to the practice squad on Monday, three months after Jack stepped away from the game in the middle of training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Pittsburgh (6-4) needs help at inside linebacker following season-ending injuries to Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander in recent weeks.
The 28-year-old Jack spent the 2022 season with Pittsburgh after playing six seasons in Jacksonville. Jack led the Steelers with 104 tackles last season, but was slowed by injuries late in the season and then released in March.