The Denver Broncos have acquired quarterback Zach Wilson from the New York Jets in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. The Jets will split Wilson’s $5.5 million salary for the 2023 season with the Broncos.
The Broncos are looking to rebuild their quarterback room after the release of veteran Russell Wilson in March. Currently slated at No. 1 on the depth chart is Jarrett Stidham, who has appeared in 16 games (four starts) with three teams in four seasons. They also have Ben DiNucci, who started three games with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020.
Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick out of BYU in the 2021 NFL Draft, struggled for the better part of his three seasons with New York, which brought aboard Aaron Rodgers prior to the 2023 season. Rodgers suffered an Achilles injury during his first regular-season drive with the Jets, clearing Wilson for another opportunity, but Wilson was unable to secure the starting job.
Wilson was 12-21-0 as an on-again, off-again starter for the Jets. Wilson, 24, was 4-7 in 2023 and passed for 2,271 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions. Through 34 games (33 starts), he has completed 57.0 percent of his passes for 6,293 yards, 23 TDs and 25 picks.
