Dolphins sign former Jets QB Zach Wilson to one-year deal, according to reports
The Miami Dolphins have agreed to a one-year deal with former New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft, according to multiple reports.
Wilson's contract is reportedly worth $6 million.
He spent last season as a backup in Denver and did not play a snap.
He was the Jets' starter for much 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. Wilson's Jets tenure was highlighted by his strong arm and mobility, but marred by poor decision-making.
He 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.
Miami was in the market for a quarterback behind Tagovailoa, who missed a career-high six games in 2024 because of injuries and suffered 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.
General manager Chris Grier said at the end of the season the team planned to address the backup quarterback position.
Earlier Monday, the Dolphins announced they re-signed defensive tackle Matt Dickerson, who appeared in four games in 2024.
