5 NFL stars who picked up injuries in preseason feat. Zach Wilson

#3 – Mark Sanchez

Miami Dolphins v New York Jets

Speaking of New York Jets quarterbacks, Mark Sanchez suffered an infamous injury during the 2013 preseason. Head coach Rex Ryan decided to play Sanchez late in the fourth quarter of the team's final preseason game against the New York Giants, when Sanchez took a heavy hit and landed awkwardly on his shoulder.

The issue was that despite Sanchez being a starter, his offensive line was filled with third and fourth-stringers, so a big hit was almost inevitable.

He missed the entire 2013 season and was released at the end of the year.

#4 – Michael Vick

NFL Super Bowl LIV - San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs

Michael Vick was one of the most electrifying quarterbacks in football during the 2000s, but he fell foul of a preseason injury against the Baltimore Ravens in 2003.

On a third-and-six, Vick was chased out of the pocket before falling awkwardly on his right leg. He broke his fibula and missed the first 11 games of the regular season, making his season debut in Week 13.

#5 – Cam Akers

NFL Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers suffered a devastating injury in preseason a year ago. He tore his Achilles tendon while working out shortly before the start of training camp and was expected to miss the entire 2021 season.

Remarkably, Akers returned in Week 18, just five months after sustaining his injury. To make matters even better, he helped the Rams win Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals and even managed to play in the big game.