Robert Saleh on If Zach Wilson Can Be Part of Jets' Future: 'Anything Can Happen'

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh isn't ruling out Zach Wilson staying in East Rutherford beyond this season.

Saleh told reporters on Monday that "anything can happen" when asked if Wilson can play his way into the team's future plans (per Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic).

During the Jets' 30-6 upset victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday, the 24-year-old threw for a season-high 301 yards in the rain while tossing two touchdowns against zero interceptions.

Wilson struggled with inconsistency after he was named the team's starter once Aaron Rodgers went down on the Jets' first possession of the season, showcasing several plays that were worthy of his draft pedigree while also displaying a handful of head-scratching ones as well.

New York was able to jump out to an early 4-3 start, although the former BYU standout was eventually benched after the team lost three consecutive games. Veteran Tim Boyle replaced him, although the losing streak was extended to five with the 29-year-old under center. The Jets won their first game since Week 8 after Wilson moved back up to the first-team offense.

With Rodgers expected to be ready for the start of the 2024 season, Wilson's future with New York has been murky since he was first benched. According to Connor Hughes of SNY, he might still be headed towards a change of scenery.

"I don't think this victory over the Texans, in the grand scheme of things, changes anything with Zach Wilson's future with this team," said Hughes immediately after the game. "I think both sides will go their own ways in the offseason."

While one game isn't likely to change Wilson's career trajectory, the Jets' front office may have a change of heart and decide to keep him in green if he closes out the season strong.