Zach Wilson is set to join the Miami Dolphins as backup to Tua Tagovailoa after being released by the Denver Broncos.
The 25-year-old has agreed a one-year, $6million deal with Miami following miserable stints with both Denver and the New York Jets, who drafted him second overall back in 2021.
Yet after being released by the Broncos without playing a single snap last season, he will now embark on another fresh start in 2025 as a Dolphin.
Mike McDaniel was in the market for a quarterback behind Tagovailoa, who missed a career-high six games in 2024 due to injuries and his third diagnosed concussion in two years.
The Dolphins used three backup quarterbacks in 2024 – Skylar Thompson, Tim Boyle and Tyler Huntley – with little success. Huntley started five games for Miami, going 2-3.
Wilson was the Jets’ starter for most of his three seasons in New York but failed to live up to the lofty expectations of a high draft pick brought in to lead the franchise.
Zach Wilson is set to join the Miami Dolphins after being released by the Denver Broncos
Wilson has agreed a one-year, $6m deal with Miami following his miserable stint in Denver
The 25-year-old will play second fiddle to starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (pictured)
His time in New York was highlighted by his strong arm and mobility, but marred by poor decision-making.
The former college standout went 12-21 as a starter with 6,293 yards passing, 498 yards rushing, a 57 percent completion rate and 23 touchdowns before being benched in 2023. He threw 25 interceptions.
Following a season-ending injury to star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Wilson briefly came back into the team in 2023 before losing his place again to veterans Tim Boyle and Mike White amid a string of underwhelming displays.
Rodgers went on to endure a nightmare campaign of his own the following season, before being released by the Jets following the arrival of new head coach Aaron Glenn.
Justin Fields is now set to replace the four-time MVP after agreeing a two-year contract worth $40million with $30m guaranteed.
His move to New York comes on the back of his one-year stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he failed to hold down a regular starting spot ahead of Russell Wilson before being cut.
After being traded to Denver last year, Wilson failed to make an appearance for the Broncos while serving as backup to Bo Nix, with his only outings for the team coming in preseason.
Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said at the end of last season the team planned to address the backup quarterback position.
Earlier Monday, Miami announced they have re-signed defensive tackle Matt Dickerson, who appeared in four games in 2024.
