By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
AP Pro Football Writer
Mike White has been cleared by doctors and will start at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday in Seattle, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.
White missed the Jets’ past two games while dealing with broken ribs suffered in New York’s 20-12 loss at Buffalo on Dec. 11. He has practiced on a limited basis since, but hadn’t been cleared by doctors for contact so he couldn’t play.
That clearance came Monday, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the results of White’s examination.
The New York Post first reported White had been cleared and will start Sunday.
With the Jets (7-8) still in the playoff hunt with two games remaining, they get their quarterback back.
Zach Wilson started the past two games in White’s absence, but struggled mightily. He was replaced by fourth-string quarterback Chris Streveler, promoted from the practice squad before the game, to give the Jets a spark in their 19-3 loss to Jacksonville last Thursday night.
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