The Pittsburgh Steelers may consider adding another quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, despite having three quarterbacks on one-year deals. General Manager Omar Khan said that while it is unlikely to happen in the first round, they will explore the possibility if there is an opportunity to improve the quarterback room. The Steelers have signed Kenny Pickett, traded for Mitchell Trubisky, and added veteran Chris Oladokun this offseason, but all three are only signed through the 2024 season.
While the Las Vegas Raiders possess Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell at quarterback, General Manager Tom Telesco indicated the team will not rule out selecting a quarterback in the NFL Draft. Las Vegas currently holds the No. 13 overall pick. Telesco stated that all positions on the team are open for consideration, and the Raiders may be ready to trade up if necessary to secure their desired prospect.
The New England Patriots have signed tight end Mitchell Wilcox, addressing a need at the position. Wilcox brings experience and depth to the Patriots’ offense, having played in 48 regular season games and seven postseason contests with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Patriots continue to seek a long-term solution at quarterback but have traded down from the No. 3 pick to acquire more draft capital. They may use the additional picks to select a top-tier wide receiver and a quarterback later in round one.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye expressed his positive opinion on the Commanders’ decision to take draft prospects to Top Golf, including four top quarterbacks. Maye, who is projected to be a potential No. 2 draft pick, said the outing provided an opportunity for players to relax and have fun while still getting to know the coaches. While Maye indicated that he enjoyed the golf and considered himself to be a good golfer, he also acknowledged that the activity could add unnecessary stress for those who are not confident in their golfing abilities.
The Denver Broncos have acquired former New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson 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. Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, struggled during his three seasons in New York but will now get a fresh start in Denver. The Broncos are looking to rebuild their quarterback room after releasing veteran Russell Wilson in March.
The Denver Broncos have traded for New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, giving up a sixth-round pick and receiving a seventh-round pick in return. Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has struggled in his three seasons with the Jets, posting a 12-21 record and throwing more interceptions (25) than touchdowns (23). The Broncos are expected to decline Wilson’s fifth-year option, which would have paid him $22.4 million in 2025.
Quarterback Zach Wilson’s three-year tenure with the New York Jets has come to an end as the 24-year-old has been traded to the Denver Broncos. The move comes ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft and is part of a continued rebuilding process for both teams. Wilson had lost his starting position to Aaron Rodgers in 2023 and had a mediocre season as a backup, throwing for 2,271 yards and eight touchdowns in 11 starts.
Matt Ryan, the Atlanta Falcons’ legendary quarterback, has announced his retirement. Over 15 seasons, Ryan threw for 62,792 yards and 381 touchdowns, leading the Falcons to unprecedented success. Despite falling short of a Super Bowl title, Ryan was named MVP in 2016 and made four Pro Bowls. He retires as the face of the Falcons’ most successful era.
The New York Jets have traded Zach Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, to the Denver Broncos for a sixth-round pick. Wilson struggled in his three seasons with the Jets and became the first first-round quarterback in his draft class to be traded. The Jets’ decision to trade Wilson ends a disastrous saga of coaching and organizational mistakes that contributed to his development struggles.
The New York Jets have traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a sixth-rounder in this week’s NFL draft.
