FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Robert Saleh adamantly defended the Jets’ decision to acquire unvaccinated quarterback Joe Flacco, who is expected to miss Sunday’s game because he’s on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Jets acquired Flacco from Philadelphia for a sixth-round pick late last month after Zach Wilson sprained his right knee. Saleh said there was "no risk" and it was "a no brainer," even though Flacco likely will be inactive for the third time since the deal was done. He’s a close contact to Mike White, who tested positive for COVID
"I’ll stand by this forever, when someone offers a sixth-round pick for a player of Joe’s caliber, to me there is no risk," Saleh said.