In the 2021 NFL Draft, the Jets used the second overall selection to take QB Zach Wilson out of BYU. He was the second QB off the board after Trevor Lawrence went to the Jaguars. In three seasons with the Jets, Wilson appeared in 34 games, making 33 starts. His QB record was 12-21.
Last season, Aaron Rodgers was the Jets’ starting QB. However, he suffered just four injuries, suffering a torn Achilles tendon and being sidelined for the remainder of the season. Zach Wilson was called up and played in 12 of the Jets’ 17 games, starting 11 of them. The 24-year-old has had too many inconsistencies during his three-year career with the Jets. That’s why the team traded Wilson to the Denver Broncos in April. Yesterday, Wilson spoke with reporters for the first time since his trade.
Zach Wilson called the Jets to Broncos trade ‘bittersweet.’
#Broncos QB Zach Wilson speaks with reporters for the first time since being traded to Denver. He talks about the QB contest, reactions to the trade, and the opportunity for a fresh start. pic.twitter.com/X5s3sHR7Gg
— Ryan McFadden (@ryanmcfadden_) May 23, 2024
For a variety of reasons, Zach Wilson’s time with the New York Jets did not work out. The former first-round pick has been with the team for three seasons but has never looked comfortable. On Thursday, Wilson spoke to reporters at the Broncos OTA about the deal in New York for the first time. Wilson said he is grateful for the time he spent in New York, but he is ready to begin the next chapter of his career in Denver. This could be time for a break for Wilson in Denver after he informed him he would not pick up his fifth-year option.
The 24-year-old is scheduled to play the 2024 season, the final year of his rookie contract. Wilson also told reporters that he hopes to learn from his experience in New York and build on it. Now Wilson has a chance at a fresh start with head coach Sean Payton and the Broncos. Denver traded for QB Russell Wilson a few seasons ago and it didn’t turn out well. The Pro Bowl QB is with the Steelers in 2024. We leave for the QB battle in Denver this offseason.
Bo Nix and Zach Wilson working with receivers. pic.twitter.com/9qGC84Ugon
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) May 23, 2024
Competing alongside Zach Wilson for the starting job in Denver this offseason are Jarrett Stidham and rookie QB Bo Nix. Stidham has played for the Patriots, Raiders and Broncos since being drafted in 2019. He has appeared in 16 career games and made four starts, including the final two games of Denver’s 2023 season. Even with Wilson and Stidham on the roster, Bo Nix is ​​the favorite to be the Broncos’ starter this season. Nix is ​​an experienced college QB and is 24 years old entering the NFL. His teammate, Zach Wilson, is in his fourth season and turns 25 this summer. He was the 12th pick in the last NFL draft and coach Sean Payton had high praise for him. There’s a chance Nix could be Denver’s starting QB in 2024.
