Zach Wilson has had quite a turbulent career with the Jets, but it appears his time in New York could be coming to an end.
During a media session at the NFL Combine, Jets general manager Joe Douglas revealed that he informed Wilson's representatives that the quarterback could begin exploring a potential trade.
Douglas' comments come on the heels of team owner Woody Johnson's assessment of the franchise's quarterback room: “We need a backup quarterback. We didn't have one last year,” Johnson said this month. Wilson technically began the 2023 season as the No. 2 quarterback, behind veteran signal-caller Aaron Rodgers.
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Zach Wilson of the New York Jets leaves the field after the Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Jets at Allegiant Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
Dogulas confirmed he spoke with Wilson's agent, Brian Ayrault, but the Jets executive would not say whether the 24-year-old has requested a trade.
“I'm going to talk to Brian again sometime this week or next just to see how those conversations are going,” Douglas said. “But other than that, there is nothing more to report.”
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Wilson took over the Jets' starting role when Rodgers suffered a season-ending injury in the first quarter of a Week 1 game. Wilson won five of his 12 appearances this season, but his performances failed to convince the front office. from the Jets that he was a franchise-caliber player.
Joe Douglas, general manager of the New York Jets (Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The compensation the Jets could receive in a potential trade for Wilson remains unclear.
Wilson was the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and handled starting quarterback duties for the Jets in his first two seasons.
Zach Wilson of the New York Jets drops back to pass against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Wilson was largely inconsistent during his first few seasons in the NFL. His struggles continued into 2023, prompting head coach Robert Saleh to bench Wilson in favor of journeyman Tim Boyle. Wilson returned to action, until his season ended in Week 15 due to a concussion.
Wilson has one year left on his rookie contract and the Jets have not yet exercised the fifth-year option on his contract.
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Douglas suggested the team will look for a backup quarterback.
“We're still very early in the offseason, especially when it comes to the backup veteran landscape and market,” he said. “We've had good meetings and good evaluations with the guys that are available, and I think we're ready to take the next step and see exactly where the market is with these backup quarterbacks.”
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