5 NFL players who will miss Week 1 of 2022 season due to preseason injuries ft. Zach Wilson and Sam Darnold

#3 - Tim Patrick, Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos QB Tim Patrick

Tim Patrick has developed into a solid wide receiver for the Denver Broncos. He has become a consistent contributor to their offense over the last two seasons. He's combined to record 104 receptions for 1,476 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Patrick was projected for a potential breakout during the 2022 NFL season after the the Broncos acquired Russell Wilson this offseason. Plans have changed for Patrick after he suffered a horrific knee injury. He tore his ACL and has been ruled out for the entire 2022 NFL season.

#4 - Zach Wilson, New York Jets

New York Jets QB Zach Wilson

Zach Wilson is eagerly looking forward to his second season with the New York Jets. His rookie year showed flashes of promising potential, but lacked overall results. Many quarterbacks take a big step forward in year two, and Wilson is looking to be one of them.

Wilson's debut will have to wait a bit after he suffered a knee injury during the preseason. He was diagnosed with a torn meniscus and a bone bruise in his knee. While he was fortunate to avoid a season-ending injury, he is expected to miss around a month of action, including Week 1 of the NFL season.

#5 - Malcolm Butler, New England Patriots

New England Patriots CB Malcolm Butler

Malcolm Butler is a legend for the New England Patriots. He spent his first four seasons with them and is best remembered for his game-winning interception in Super Bowl XLIX. He spent the last four seasons with the Tennessee Titans, but signed with the Patriots during the 2022 NFL offseason to make his triumphant return.

Butler's stay with his former team didn't last long. He suffered a hip injury during their first preseason game and was placed on the injury list. He is expected to miss at least six weeks of the regular season, but has been released by the Patriots and is currently a free agent.