Five days ahead of their Week 12 matchup with the Texans, the Jets have reportedly placed quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Mike White on the COVID-19 list, according to Connor Hughes of The Athletic.
White tested positive for COVID-19, while Flacco—who is unvaccinated—was deemed a close contact, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Rookie Zach Wilson will start on Sunday, though that decision was reportedly not impacted by Tuesday's development. Josh Johnson will be elevated to the team's backup quarterback from the practice squad.
Flacco started for the Jets during Sunday's 24–17 loss to the Dolphins, completing 24 of 39 pass attempts for 291 yards and two touchdowns.