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Jets trade for Eagles QB Joe Flacco with Zach Wilson injured

A day after rookie quarterback Zach Wilson suffered a knee injury, the New York Jets have traded for Philadelphia Eagles backup Joe Flacco.

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed the deal to beat reporters Monday afternoon after NFL Network's Mike Garafolo initially reported the news.

Per NFL Network, the Jets are sending a sixth-round draft pick to the Eagles in return that could escalate to a fifth-round pick based on how much Flacco plays.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 10: Joe Flacco #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Joe Flacco saw his most recent NFL action with the Jets last season.